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Operator/Lineman I
full-time•Edinburg, Harrisonburg, Winchester
About this role
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) specializes in providing High-Speed Internet and other telecommunications services to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. We focus on rural communities, which are often overlooked by larger companies. The Shentel family of brands includes: Shentel: Provides traditional cable Internet services for small towns and rural communities. Glo Fiber: Delivers fiber-optic Internet for customers in larger cities, as a competitor to incumbent providers. Shentel Business and Glo Fiber Business: Offers small, medium and large-scale telecommunication services for businesses and enterprises in our areas. We live and work in the same places as the customers we serve, and we are proud to support our local communities. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
Job Summary:
The Operator/Lineman is responsible for operating all equipment necessary for outside plant (OSP) construction tasks associated with construction work orders. This position is the primary responsible party for all equipment in the crew which will entail preforming routine maintenance on the assigned equipment. The Operator/Lineman is also responsible for completing OSP construction tasks with little guidance both in a safe and efficient manner.
Qualifications Requirements:
a. Education: High School or Equivalent.
b. Experience Level: 1-2 Years of construction experience or technical training certifications.
c. Skills Summary:
i. Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds.
ii. Ability to operate all construction equipment required for OSP cable placement methods.
iii. Ability to climb poles and work aloft, as well as underground while using power tools.
iv. Ability to operate all construction equipment, including vehicles.
v. Strong verbal and communication skills.
d. Licenses or Certifications:
i. Commercial Driver’s License
ii. VA811 Computer Based Training (CBT) Excavation Certification is preferred.
iii. VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Certification is preferred.
Knowledge of: a. Microsoft office; Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (email).
Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, due to a medical condition or impairment, please contact a HR Representative at 540-984-5241 or [email protected]. When you contact a HR Representative please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.
What you'll do
- The Operator/Lineman is responsible for operating equipment necessary for outside plant construction tasks and performing routine maintenance on assigned equipment. This position requires completing construction tasks safely and efficiently with minimal guidance.
About Shentel
Shentel has been keeping communities connected since 1902. What began as a small local telephone provider in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has evolved into a diversified telecommunications company serving customers across Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Kentucky.
Through our Glo Fiber brand, we have expanded our fiber footprint to deliver fast, reliable connectivity to even more homes and businesses, including new markets throughout Ohio.
At Shentel, we’re driven by the same mission we’ve had for more than a century: bringing the best in connectivity to the communities we serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Operator/Lineman I do at Shentel?
As a Operator/Lineman I at Shentel, you will: the Operator/Lineman is responsible for operating equipment necessary for outside plant construction tasks and performing routine maintenance on assigned equipment. This position requires completing construction tasks safely and efficiently with minimal guidance..
Is the Operator/Lineman I position at Shentel remote?
The Operator/Lineman I position at Shentel is based in Edinburg, Virginia, United States and Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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