Apprentice Telecom Lineman, Burlington VT

About the role

Have you attended lineman school or do you have an interest in Telecom Construction? Due to growth and promotions, we are now hiring for Apprentice Telecom Linemen who has an interest in growing with our company. If you are looking for a career, we actively promote from within. We are actively interviewing and hiring for multiple positions and levels. This position is based out of our Burlington VT location.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read maps (design) and operate assist wheel and figure‑8 fiber.
• Successfully climb poles and remain productive.
• Build strand, lash cable and fiber, and handle basic pole transfers.
• Assemble stock such as snow shoes and bands.
• Load a lasher.
• Handle crew paperwork, including daily production and documentation.
• Be familiar with and understand the use of all tools and stock.
• Stock the truck with the day’s job assignment.
• Check oil and perform a VIR before each shift.
• Maintain general organization and cleanliness of the truck, inside and out.
• Accountable for the advancement and training of crew members at lower levels.
• Conscientious about personal safety and the safety of all crew members and individuals on the job site.

Requirements

• Proven ability to be on time daily and maintain good attendance.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to make independent judgments and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working at heights; able to learn to operate a bucket truck and climb ladders (aerial position).
• Regular contact with co‑workers and customers.
• Within 90 days of start date, take and pass the OSHA‑10 certification.
• Pass a background check and drug screens.
• Take and pass a DOT physical, and continue to pass it.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Understand that travel, night, weekend, holiday work and on‑call responsibilities may be required; overtime should be expected.
• Normal hours are 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., but the schedule may start earlier or end later based on job demands.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (available for eligible employees).
• Referral bonuses.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

Pay

$18 to $24 per hour (compensation may vary based on education, training, experience, skills, location, seniority, merit, and other job‑related factors).

Schedule

Standard shift: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with possible earlier start or later end depending on customer or job demands.