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Foreman (Fiber - Joint Use)

Madison Heights, MI · On-site

... pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground. * Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks. * Uses test ...

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Lineman I, II, III

Columbus, OH · On-site

... pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground. * Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks. * Uses test ...

Congruex

Lineman I, II, III - Required CDL-A

Clarksburg, WV · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

... pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground. * Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks. * Uses test ...

Congruex

Lineman I, II, III - Required CDL-A

Wheeling, WV · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground. * Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks. * Uses test ...

Congruex

Lineman I, II, III - Required CDL-A

Wheeling, WV · On-site

$21.25 - $28.75/hr

... pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground. * Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks. * Uses test ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for pole diggers in the United States is $20.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Journeyman Lineman (Fiber - Joint Use)

Madison Heights, MI • On-site

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Job description

Essential Functions:

  • Repairs and maintains major cable system and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
  • Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of task.
  • Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
  • Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
  • Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
  • Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground or building wire, cable associated equipment and hardware.
  • Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
  • Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
  • Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
  • Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
  • Complete daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.

Qualifications / Experience:

  • Valid Class A CDL preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
  • Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
  • Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
  • Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
  • Ability to apply mathematic calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
  • Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders.
  • Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
  • Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.

Physical demands:

  • Climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
  • Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
  • Load and unload tools and equipment on truck.
  • Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
  • Vision including depth perception, close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
  • All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
  • Working in confined spaces.

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