Telecommunication Lineman

Job Description

Job Description

We are a telecommunications construction company seeking to hire a Telecom Lineman / Fiber Optic Technician to support outside plant (OSP) construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic and coaxial cable systems. This position involves aerial and underground utility construction and is ideal for candidates with telecom, utility, or general construction experience.

Key Responsibilities (Telecom / OSP Construction)

• Construct, inspect, maintain, and restore overhead and underground telecommunications facilities
• Install aerial and underground fiber optic and coax cable
• Assist with fiber splicing and coax splicing
• Dig holes for poles and anchors; set utility poles
• Pull fiber, coax, and guy wires to proper tension
• Install strand and lash fiber and coax
• Install and maintain down guys, overhead guys, risers, slack loops, and snowshoes
• Perform outside plant (OSP) construction and restoration
• Operate telecom-specific equipment, heavy machinery, and power tools under supervision
• Load, unload, raise, and lower cable reels, hardware, and construction materials
• Perform manual labor including excavation and material handling
• Perform tree trimming and job site cleanup
• Follow OSHA safety standards and customer safety requirements at all times

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Valid state driver’s license (non-provisional) with acceptable driving record
• Must pass a criminal background check (No felonies, parole or probation last 10 years, no misdemeanors of any type for last 5 years).
• Must pass a 5-panel drug screening (PCP, THC, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines)
• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, utility construction, lineman work, or general construction preferred
• Knowledge of OSP construction, underground utilities, aerial line work, or telecom infrastructure a plus
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift and carry 55+ pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping, standing, walking, climbing, and working with arms above shoulder level
• Ability to work weekends, nights, on-call shifts, and in remote locations
• Comfortable operating vehicles, heavy equipment, hand tools, and power tools
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions

Schedule

• Full-time
• Overtime, weekends, nights, and on-call work may be required

Pay Range

• Non-exempt
• $21.00 - $30.00 Based on experience

Benefits:

• Health insurance (Company pays 50% of employee’s monthly premium)
• Dental
• Vision
• Additional voluntary insurance policies
• 401K and ROTH 401K

Video Voice Data Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the VVDC to consider all Job Applications on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or other characteristics protected by law.

California based telecommunications/engineering/construction company servicing the following metropolitan areas:
Garden Grove (Orange) CA
Los Angeles (LA County), CA
Ontario (Inland Empire), CA
Indio (Desert Cities), CA
San Marcos, CA

Company Description

California based telecommunications/engineering/construction company servicing the following metropolitan areas: \r\nGarden Grove (Orange) CA \r\nLos Angeles (LA County), CA\r\nOntario (Inland Empire), CA \r\nIndio (Desert Cities), CA \r\nSan Marcos, CA