Aerial Lineman Trainee

Job Description

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.  

As an Aerial Lineman Trainee, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

As an Aerial Lineman Trainee, you will support all phases of utility construction for various types of telecom projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.  

In addition, you will learn to: 

• Provide assistance to the Lineman in completion of their duties 
• Assist placing aerial/buried telecommunications cable (copper and fiber) 
• Assist to connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles; 
• Perform aerial tasks such as new cable installs, pole transfers, strand building, cable hanging, lashing, etc 
• Perform construction work such as digging holes, placing cable, air pipe and inner duct in various types of conduit systems and open excavations 
• Climbs utility poles and/or use aerial lift truck to place cables on poles per system design

Qualifications

About You: 

• Safety is a part of your day to day 
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality 
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work 
• You are looking for long term projects 
• You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team 
• You have valid Class A CDL or able to attain one with a clean driving record 
• Basic experience in the placement of telecommunications cable (copper and fiber). 

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort: 

Financial Security 

• 401(k) with company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 
• Life insurance 
• Short-term and Long-term disability 
• Red Wing Boot Voucher 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Work/Life Balance 

• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays 
• Family and medical leave 
• Bereavement leave 

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! 

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.