Lineman jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

Lineman constructs, maintains, and repairs overhead and underground transmission lines. Performs site preparation tasks, including digging holes or trenches, installing anchors, climbing poles, and using equipment like digger derricks, aerial lifts, pulling and tensioning equipment, forklifts, and dump trucks. Being a Lineman installs wire and cable. Follows all safety regulations and procedures. Additionally, Lineman work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires a valid Driver's License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Lineman works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Lineman typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Construction Lineman
  • Western Utility
  • Sterling, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job purpose

    The Lineman is responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining overhead and underground cables and auxiliary equipment.

    Duties and responsibilities

    • Install, maintain and repair Cable systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment
    • Inspects lines, poles and equipment for signs of damage
    • Assists in on-the-job training of apprentices and other crew members in maintenance and construction of cable lines.
    • Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment
    • Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through trenches
    • Dig holes and trenches, set and climb poles, string cables, place equipment and testing systems
    • Performs after-hours duties as required, responds to callouts in a timely manner, and works scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed or as required
    • Performs general clean-up of job sites following completion of work
    • Assists in the investigation of incidents to prevent reoccurrence
    • Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    • 1 years of experience as a Journeyman Lineman
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Valid commercial driver s license with an acceptable driving record
    • Experience driving with trailers
    • Experience with the methods and means of placing aerial and underground telecommunication cable (fiber and coax) in OSP and ISP applications
    • Ability to climb poles to a height of 60 feet and previous experience working on poles at those heights
    • Experience and ability to operate a rodder truck, bucket truck, lasher, pulling wheels, blowing machines, and assorted specialty hand tools necessary for cable placement
    • Experience with and ability to work in confined spaces, such as manholes and tunnels
    • Completion of, or ability to complete, confined space training
    • Experience and ability to read construction documents common to the industry, CDs, system maps, etc.
    • Experience with and ability to perform ISP work – building cores, conduit installation, junction boxes, etc.
    • Experience with hand rodding and ID placement
    • Experience with and ability to do underground excavation by hand and with machines

    Working conditions

    Position may require hours outside of regular business hours. Travel is required and will be based on job site location. Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

    Physical requirements

    Ability to lift up to 70 lbs., stand and walk frequently, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push/pull, reach (above shoulder level), and squat. Must be able to walk, stand and work on uneven terrain for extended periods of time.

  • 21 Days Ago

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Operator/Lineman II
  • Shentel
  • Edinburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: The Operator/Lineman II, under direct supervision from Construction Foreperson/Supervisor, is responsible for installing and repairing aerial and underground communication lines, operatin...
  • 13 Days Ago

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C Lineman - Overhead (Rappahannock EMC)
  • Candidate Experience site
  • Fredericksburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The Class C Lineman is an entry level lineman position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead distribution systems. This position works at various locatio...
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Underground Distribution Lineman A
  • MasTec Inc
  • Manassas, VA
  • Overview: Company Summary MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic
  • Waste Connections
  • Alexandria, VA
  • We are looking for a highly skilled Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Alexandria, LA. Monday - Friday, occasional Satu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Overhead Distribution Lineman A
  • MasTec Utility Services
  • Manassas, VA
  • Overview: Company Summary MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic Technician
  • Ryder System
  • Savage, MD
  • Position Description Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic
  • Penhall Company Inc.
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Main Purpose: The Penhall Company has an immediate opening for a Mechanic to join our team. We are looking for a Diesel ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced
  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Whats the Job? Ready to move your career forward? As an experienced Technician at Penske, youll do exactly that. Here, y...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technician Diesel Mechanic
  • Ryder System
  • ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD
  • Position Description Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Tru...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Diesel Mechanic
  • Kenan Advantage Group
  • Curtis Bay, MD
  • Job Details Job Location 20507 Curtis Bay MD - Curtis Bay, MD Position Type Technician Travel Percentage None Job Shift ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Gaithersburg (pronunciation (help·info)), officially the City of Gaithersburg, is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. At the time of the 2010 U.S. Census, Gaithersburg had a population of 59,933, making it the fourth largest incorporated city in the state, behind Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville. Gaithersburg is located to the northwest of Washington, D.C., and is considered a suburb and a primary city within the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gaithersburg was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1968. Gaithersburg is divided into e...
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Income Estimation for Lineman jobs
$97,782 to $109,177
Gaithersburg, Maryland area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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