Lineman II Telecom

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The position includes physical requirements and the ability to distinguish all colors used in telephone cable; ability to work aloft from ladders, platforms, poles (with climbers); and bucket trucks and must possess the ability to lift, carry, set up and secure 28 foot ladder and the ability to load/transfer standard nitrogen cylinders.

This position performs duties such as: cable maintenance, installation, removal, rearrangement and maintenance of single line and associated telecom/apparatus equipment, including cross connections to switching equipment and single-line and multichannel subscriber carrier. This position may be working out of a bucket truck while being anchored

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do as a Lineman II Telecom

• Lineman duties including cable and fiber line work and working aloft from the ground at heights ranging from 3 feet to 40 feet.
• Climbing telephone poles to install and work on cable lines in accordance with customer work and requirements
• Reading and interpreting outside plant facilities
• Grounding, anchoring and bonding properly to ensure work is safe
• Install and repair complex fiber/telecom cables and materials, promptly repair any issues to ensure efficient and reliable service
• Safely use equipment like bucket truck, digger derrick, excavators
• Safely use hand tools and power tools like wrenches, drills, and saws
• Maintain safe work areas so that traffic flows smoothly while on the job
• Safely work at heights using climbing hooks and ladders
• Provide guidance and support to others as needed
• Be ready to travel for storm response on short notice
• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need 

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• Valid state driver’s license (cannot be Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
• Valid state CDL license and/or willingness to obtain it
• Knowledge of local cable facilities and fiber networks
• Experience in Outside Plant telecom functions
• Experience in how to read and interpret outside and subscriber plant facility records and engineering schematic work prints
• Electronics training or experience that demonstrates knowledge of AC/DC theory
• Knowledge of bonding and grounding requirements of telecommunications plant
• Assist other technical personnel in the performance of their duties
• Ability to distinguish between different cable types (i.e., telecommunication, electrical, fiber, CATV, etc.)
• Ability to build cable records, cut sheets and as-builts
• Knowledge of and connect bulkheads, splice trays, organizers, furcation kits and storage units
• Ability to maintain and repair entire telephone loop/facilities
• Ability to build span lines, install repeaters and perform tagging and testing functions on cable pairs to meet HDSL requirements
• Ability to understand various electronic fiber mux and equipment
• Proficient at working in aerial and buried outside plant environment

Physical & Safety Requirements and the Working Environment:

(The physical duties outlined below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to be able to perform the outlined functions)

• Duties outlined in this position will require the employee to stand, crouch, climb sit, bend, use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as reaching with hands and arms to spaces both high and low. The employee will be standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crawling, crouching, lifting, holding or stooping while on shift.
• Employees performing these job functions may be working from heights of 3 feet to 4 feet off the ground with proper safety equipment and/or personnel.
• The noise level in the work environment for this position is moderate.
• Employees performing functions of this position are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions which can include but is not limited to: extreme heat and cold temperatures; inclement weather such as rain, snow, sleet and dust as well as adverse driving conditions including wet roads, icy roads, and fog.
• Employees performing these job functions may be required to lift or move up to 10 up to 50 pounds.
• Employees in this job classification may be exposed to dust, fumes or other airborne pathogens.
• Employees may be exposed to toxic or corrosive chemicals as well as moving machinery parts and pieces.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include but are not limited to: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus potentially near and/or far as needed.

Pauley Construction, LLC; as well as the position of Lineman II Telecom, are safety sensitive

Pay Range: The Lineman II Telecom hourly wage range is $27.00 – $35.00/hr, depending on experience.

Why work with us

Pauley Construction is a regional contractor providing infrastructure solutions for the installation and maintenance of utility systems further offering regional contracting services throughout the West United States, specializing in full turnkey services for the design, installation and maintenance of utility infrastructure. Pauley has a highly skilled, diversified workforce that allows the flexibility to choose the most cost-effective and least disruptive placement methods. Our experienced and knowledgeable employees have helped us become a respected name in the utility construction industry.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Pauley has served its customers located across many of the major Western markets, including Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Founded in 1991, Pauley is dedicated to meeting and exceeding its customer needs by adopting new technologies and providing superior customer service. From deep-ditch excavation, hand-digs, aerial construction to technical services including fiber and copper splicing, Pauley will get the job done right while guaranteeing on-time delivery.

Building stronger solutions together 

Diversity and inclusion are an essential part of our culture and success. Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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