Plant Maintenance Lineman 1

Position Summary
The successful candidate for this position must show the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate is responsible for the construction of both aerial and buried coax, copper and fiber optic cables, according to company construction practices and procedures.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive pay with annual increases
• Benefit eligibility on your first day with low employee premiums that are far better than the industry average
• Free Company services such as Internet, video, and telephone.  What’s even better is you can enjoy discounted services from our affiliate companies!
• You’ll have access to a number of career developmental resources to grow personally and professionally
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• The chance to be part of a Top 10 company and high-energy employee culture

What You'll Be Doing:

• Construction, maintenance, and transferring of aerial and underground HFC, FTTH, and telephone plant
• Competent pole and ladder climbing skills
• Works aloft utilizing climbing gaffs, ladders, and mechanical lifts
• Operates company vehicles and equipment including bucket trucks, fork lifts, backhoes/trenchers, and other machines
• Works outdoors in the elements
• Reads network design prints
• Accurately maintains daily log sheet and inventory paperwork
• Knowledge regarding NEC construction guidelines and Armstrong construction practices
• Follows all Armstrong safety policies
• Maintains vehicles and machines to Armstrong standards
• Other assigned tasks

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must possess a positive attitude, a strong work-ethic, and a desire to learn
• Physical capabilities including climbing, lifting, and carrying a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Must maintain physical fitness to meet weight limit requirements for ladders and lifts and be able to meet the demands of a labor-intensive job
• Must be able to take direction verbally and written and be able to work rapidly under time pressure
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and ethical decisions
• Available to work after business hours as required, i.e. storm damage
• Regular, punctual, and consistent attendance
• on a rotating basis.  

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.   
 
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.