Underground Lineman

Company: GULBRANSON SERVICES INC
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: November 15, 2021

Job Description:

Local contractor for major southern California telecommunications company looking to hire for the position of lineman for the Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage area. Candidate must have knowledge of cable installation procedures and techniques and be familiar with a wide range of tools and equipment. The ability to read and understand prints/maps is a plus as well a understand the units required for production.Responsibilities:

• Install fiberoptic cable
  • Knowledge with equipment such as wrenches, drills, ladders, lashers, climbing hooks, and more.
    • Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more.
      • Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
        • Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground
          • Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes
            • Complete daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints
              • Flexibility to work in multiple locationsQualifications:
                • Must be at least 18 years old
                  • Previous construction experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
                    • A valid, unrestricted driver's license
                      • Knowledge of established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques.
                        • Able to perform all duties in telecommunications construction.
                          • Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance
                            • Ability to set up & maintain safe work areas
                              • Ability to work in all weather conditions
                                • Ability to travel when travel is required.Wage - depending on experienceHours - Usually 7 am to 4 pm but hours can change due to customer demands(may require night work from time to time depending on customer and city requirements)Job Type: Full-timePay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hourBenefits:
                                  • Dental insurance
                                  • Health insurance
                                  • Vision insuranceSchedule:
                                    • 8 hour shift
                                    • Day shift
                                    • Monday to Friday
                                    • Night shift
                                    • On call
                                    • Overtime
                                    • Weekend availabilityEducation:
                                      • High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:
                                        • Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
                                          • Driver's License (Required)Work Location: Multiple Locations

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