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Lineman - Aerial / Overhead (Telecom)

Lineman - Aerial / Overhead (Telecom)

Team Fishel

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Team Fishel rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Location
Cincinnati, OH
Market
Telecom Construction
Who is Team Fishel?
Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We're industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?
Description
Team Fishel , the Best Choice Employer in the utility construction business, is hiring in the Cleveland/Akron area, and we are looking to hire outstanding Aerial/Overhead Telecom Lineman !
Aerial Telecom Lineman will handle new business projects within our Telecom Construction division. It's also a great opportunity to be part of the team establishing Team Fishel as the leader in the utility construction industry in the state of Ohio as we continue to grow.
Responsibilities
  • Planning and Initiating Projects
  • Establishing OSHA and Customer Safety Requirements
  • Setting Poles
  • Maintaining and Repairing Overhead Fiber Optic Facilities
  • Installing New Strand and Lashing Fiber
  • Installing and Maintaining Down Guys, Overhead Guys, etc.
  • Building Risers, Installing Snow Shoes/Slack Coils
  • Tree Trimming

Lineman Requirements & Qualifications
  • Must have 1+ years' experience in the industry
  • Experience with commercial deliveries and transport in the Akron/Cleveland area
  • Basic tools required could be climbing tools (Belt and Gaffs), basic hand tools, etc.
  • Valid CDL-A is strongly desired

Bilingual and prior construction experience is highly desirable.
Team Fishel will provide on-the-job training in all areas of safety, including flagging certification, tool operation and maintenance.
For more information, you may call (937)233-2268
Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Leave Benefits
  • Teammate Assistance Program
  • Learn more ( Español )

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!
Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.
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