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Sr. Operator/Lineman
full-time•Columbus, Zanesville, Chillicothe, Athens, Circleville, Waverly, Washington Court House, Greenfield
About this role
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) provides broadband services through its high speed, state-of-the-art fiber optic and cable networks to customers in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The Company’s services include: broadband internet, video, and voice; fiber optic Ethernet, wavelength and leasing; and tower colocation leasing. The Company owns an extensive regional network with over 8,300 route miles of fiber and 220 macro cellular towers. For more information, please visit www.shentel.com.
Job Summary: The Operator/Lineman Sr, under minimal supervision from Construction Foreperson/Supervisor, is responsible for installing and repairing aerial and underground communication lines, operating heavy equipment and assembling materials necessary for outside plant (OSP) construction tasks associated with construction work orders and projects. Operates and is responsible for maintenance of construction equipment. Able to perform complex troubleshooting of construction equipment. Ability to lead, supervise, and cross-train team members, and perform inspections ensuring compliance with operating and safety standards.
Qualifications Requirements:
a. Education: High School or Equivalent. Associate’s/Technical Degree preferred.
b. Experience Level: 3-5 years of construction experience in the telecom industry is required.
c. Skills Summary:
The ability to safely work and communicate with construction team members.
Complete documentation in a timely and professional manner.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Work Zone Traffic Certification.
Working aloft and confined space training.
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 Sr is responsible for installing and repairing aerial and underground communication lines, operating heavy equipment, and assembling materials for construction tasks. They also lead and supervise team members while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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 Sr. Operator/Lineman do at Shentel?
As a Sr. Operator/Lineman at Shentel, you will: the Operator/Lineman Sr is responsible for installing and repairing aerial and underground communication lines, operating heavy equipment, and assembling materials for construction tasks. They also lead and supervise team members while ensuring compliance with safety standards..
Is the Sr. Operator/Lineman position at Shentel remote?
The Sr. Operator/Lineman position at Shentel is based in Columbus, Ohio, United States and Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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