Lineman - Berlin, CT

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.

Thank you for choosing GoNetspeed as your potential next employer! We know you have other options when selecting an employer of choice and are so glad you chose to apply with us.

GoNetspeed is a growing leader in the fiber optic, telecommunication industry. We are dedicated to our customers, values it’s employees and offers competitive pay and benefits for the right candidate. The services we provide range from Aerial/Underground construction to fiber optic splicing.

We are currently seeking skilled and motivated individuals for full time employment as a Lineman in our Underground/Aerial Construction Division. The candidate should be mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

•Ability to utilize ladders, crawl spaces, manholes, and trenches to access various installations and construction points as required.

•Safely operate a bucket truck, climb poles and utilize standard tools of the trade.

•This position requires out of town travelling during the week

•Flexibility to work across all division (underground/aerial)

•Work outside in varying conditions.

•Work mandatory overtime as required.

Qualifications:

•Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.

•Completion of an apprenticeship program in the lineman trade or willingness to learn if no prior experience.

•Possess a valid Driver's license and a clean driving record.

•Commercial Driver's license is a plus.

•Proficient in new build, fiber installation, and pole transfers.

•Knowledge in building strand, lashing, pole transfers, grounding as well as building and repairing aerial telecommunication lines.

•Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs.

•Ability to climb poles and work aloft up to 30'

•Pass a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screening.