The Primary role of a Cable Lineman is to install, maintain and repair electrical lines, systems, and cable connections. A well-written Cable Lineman Resume mentions the following duties and responsibilities – digging trenches to install underground lines, inspecting power lines for possible repair and replacement; installing transmission and distribution lines between power plants and individual homes and buildings, reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams, installing electricity meters, performing inspections to prevent outages, clearing away tree branches or other hazards; and adhering to safety standards at all times.
Employers prefer to hire those with the following skills and abilities – extensive experience with climbing gear, digger derricks, aerial lifts, backhoes, and pullers; knowledge of wiring diagrams, electrical and building codes, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of federal safety regulations and guidelines as outlined by the OSHA. While a degree is not a mandatory requirement, possessing a certification or diploma in electrical repair is a must.
Objective : Install and repairs power lines and fiber optic, and coax cable. New builds, pole transfers, make readies. Works for utility companies, energy companies or telecommunications companies.
Skills : Team Oriented, Self Motivated, Good Communication.
Description :
Completed jobs with minimal supervision from foreman or supervisors.
Stocked bins with material & tools, and maintaining trucks.
Set up the work zone & road signs.
Operated commercial vehicles & heavy equipment, Reading fiber & coax maps, setting up cable reels to pull and string cable from pole to pole, through structures, conduit, man holes, and underground pipes.
Hang coils at both ends of splice points, slack and hang Sno shoes.
Completed job tasks on hooks, ladders, and working out of a bucket.
Set pole guys using power augers, shovels, chain hoists, and tampers.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Apprentice In Lineman
Cable Lineman Resume
Objective : Install and repairs power lines and fiber optic, and coax cable. New builds, pole transfers, make readies. Works for utility companies, energy companies or telecommunications companies.
Skills : Team Oriented, Self Motivated, Good Communication.
Description :
Completed jobs with minimal supervision from foreman or supervisors.
Stocked bins with material & tools, and maintaining trucks.
Set up the work zone & road signs.
Operated commercial vehicles & heavy equipment, Reading fiber & coax maps, setting up cable reels to pull and string cable from pole to pole, through structures, conduit, man holes, and underground pipes.
Hang coils at both ends of splice points, slack and hang Sno shoes.
Completed job tasks on hooks, ladders, and working out of a bucket.
Set pole guys using power augers, shovels, chain hoists, and tampers.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Apprentice In Lineman
Cable Lineman Resume
Objective : Seeking a position in a results-oriented company. An ambitious career conscious person, where acquired skills and education will be utilized toward continued growth and advancement utilizing technical training and experience.
Skills : Pole climbing, Operating bucket trucks, Operating machinery.
Description :
Fiber optic and copper cable splicing and terminations.
Trained new employees on company guidelines and outside plant construction.
In charge of bucket truck operations for my group.
Built fiber optic and cable networks per customer as-built designs.
Set poles, risers, down guys, strand, and fiber optic cables.
Performed inspections on aerial and underground fiber optic projects making sure the network was built according to as-built prints.
Teared down out of service lines, transferring lines to new poles, new strand builds, installing terminal boxes and auxiliary equipment.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
General Studies
Cable Lineman Resume
Objective : To obtain a long term position that will utilize skills. Highly organized, self-motivated individual with 16 years of experience in ISP/OSP Telecommunication Construction, customer relations, and security.
Skills : Great organizational and time-management skills.
Description :
Teared down out of service lines, transferring lines to new poles, new strand builds, installing terminal boxes and auxiliary equipment.
Grounded, rigging material, hand lines, and driving the man in the bucket.
Insured the work zone is safe and clean of injury hazards & others are working safely.
Climbed poles to repair cable lines.
Followed all company safety procedures to assure quality and safe repairs.
Operated bucket/digger trucks, set poles, transfer attachments, climb poles, hang fiber optic cable up to 5500 ft.
Operated bucket trucks, climb poles, hang fiber optic cable, dig trenches, run jackhammers, build conduit.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
General Studies
Cable Lineman Resume
Objective : To obtain a Cable Lineman position that can become a permanent career being an installation technician as well as gain new knowledge in the field.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management, Time Management, People Management.
Description :
Climb poles, frame, zig fiber, build strand, secure and bund, pull out fiber/cable and other related duties as assigned.
Constructed new cable and fiber lines for Road Runner services Oversaw 4 personnel.
Learned quickly how to run the cable lines and drive the cable truck.
Included placement of copper and fiber optic cables in the underground and aerial environments.
Cable splicing of copper and fiber optic from present.
Used Climbing, Fiber optics, strand construction, bucket truck work, underground fiber, bust pod anchor installment & screw anchor installment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
General Studies
Cable Lineman Resume
Headline : Cable Lineman will be running overhead and underground electrical cables, installing electricity meters, and inspecting power lines and wiring for repair or replacement.
Repaired and replaced fiber optic and TV cable Operate Heavy Machinery Operate Bucket truck Construction of underground utilities and areal.
Worked with a private contractor doing lineman work for multiple cable companies Learned intensive and the basics of how to perform the job.
Worked up construction bids for businesses: member of the office safty committee.
Industrial service work including water blasting, vacuuming and labor Connect hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment High-pressure water operator.
Installed Cable from LE to Tap De-Lash/Re-lash Cable Splice Cable Lines Troubleshoot Tap/LE Install/Repair Strand Set-Up .
Climb poles,frame, zig fiber, build strand, secure and bund, pull out fiber/cable and other related duties as assigned.
Skills Used Good communication.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Cable Lineman Resume
Summary : Established aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions.
Skills : In-depth knowledge of federal safety regulations and guidelines.
Description :
Installed transmission and distribution lines between power plants and individual buildings or homes.
Read and interpreted electrical wiring diagrams.
Digging trenches or climbing poles to repair or maintain underground and overhead electrical cables.
Installed electricity meters at residential homes and buildings.
Performed inspections to prevent power outages by replacing or repairing components.
Cleared away tree branches or other hazards near live power installations.
Troubleshooted power outages and problems with electrical lines and wires.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Cable Lineman Resume
Summary : Cable lineman performs all classes of overhead and underground transmission and distribution line work and the construction, erection and maintenance of substations while working in a crew environment.
Skills : Knowledge of wiring diagrams, as well as electrical and building codes.
Description :
Installed electricity meters at residential homes and buildings.
Performed inspections to prevent power outages by replacing or repairing components.
Cleared away tree branches or other hazards near live power installations.
Troubleshooted power outages and problems with electrical lines and wires.
Attended to call-outs and perform repairs in an efficient and timely manner.
Reported progress, complications, concerns, and delays to the supervisor.
Flexibility to work in multiple locations.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High School Diploma
Cable Lineman Resume
Headline : As a Cable Lineman, maintain, and install duct line, cable, conduits, risers, Company-owned customer outdoor lighting equipment, circuit breakers, transformers, and associated equipment, substation equipment, and circuits.
Skills : In-depth knowledge of federal safety regulations and guidelines, including those outlined by OSHA.
Description :
Installed and repaired aerial telecommunications cable.
Safely use hand tools and equipment such as; wrenches, drills, ladders, lanyards, saws, lashers, climbing hooks, and more.
Safely operate mechanized equipment such as; bucket trucks, digger derrick, excavators, and more.
Set up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers.
Flagged traffic when required.
Understood separation and clearance regulations.
Able to safely work aloft using climbing hooks and ladders.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Cable Lineman Resume
Objective : Over 3 years of experience assist in the installation, rearrangement, maintenance, operation, removal and inspection of electrical transmission and distribution facilities. Drive and operate line trucks and associated auxiliary equipment.
Skills : Superb troubleshooting abilities, Certificate in electrical repair.
Description :
Troubleshooted and repaired all distribution and transmission circuits and equipment and prepare all associated paperwork.
Responsible for ensuring all assigned projects meet company design standards and work methods.
Performed aerial cable installation procedures, including pole placement and anchors, pole removal, transfers, and proper framing techniques.
Able to climb utility poles at various heights.
Projects may require extended work hours or working in inclement weather.
Worked alone or as part of a crew supervising a lower classification such as a laborer, apprentice, or helper.
Heavy lifting will be required; must have the ability to lift and manipulate lasher and other cable placement equipment.
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