Top 76 Utility Jobs in South Boston, Va

Fiber Optic Lineman (Aerial & Underground)
Coastal Fiber, LLC —South Boston, VA
- $25 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- CDL A
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard, Cable and Antenna Defense Operations
Military Service - U.S. Air National Guard Recruiting —Virginia
- From $49,838.78 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Utility Locator
USIC —South Boston, VA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Fuel card
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3d
Shift Utility-E
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation —Roxboro, NC
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Entry level
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Utility Sales Support
ABB Inc. —South Boston, VA
- $58,500 - $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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6d
Data Center Technician
Team Fishel —South Boston, VA
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Utility Worker
Westinghouse Electric Company —Semora, NC
- $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Cleaning
- Reliable transportation
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Laborer
Team Fishel —South Boston, VA
- $16 - $22 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Aerial Groundman / Laborer
Team Fishel —South Boston, VA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Field Service Technician Class C
Hitachi Rail —South Boston, VA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Military
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
5d
Field Service Technician Class B
Hitachi Rail —South Boston, VA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
5d
Field Service Technician Class C
Hitachi —South Boston, VA
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Military
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Fiber Splicer
Team Fishel —South Boston, VA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
OHE Lineman A
EC Source Services —Roxboro, NC
- Full-time
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
12d
Field Service Technician Class B
Hitachi —South Boston, VA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
OHE Foreman
EC Source Services —Roxboro, NC
- Full-time
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
12d
Aerial Telecom Lineworker
Team Fishel —South Boston, VA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Construction site
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
Groundman / Lineman Apprentice (Telecommunications Construction)
Coastal Fiber, LLC —South Boston, VA
- $18.05 - $26.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Construction site
- Military
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Pipe Layer – Underground Utilities (Water, Sewer & Storm)
Sunrock —Roxboro, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Traveling Wind Technician (EXPERIENCED only)
TAKKION Ops Management LLC —United States
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Fiber Optic Lineman (Aerial & Underground)

Coastal Fiber, LLC -
South Boston, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $34 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Safety equipment provided
Opportunities for advancement
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Underground cable installation projects
Emergency utilities outage response
Construction specifications
Responding to infrastructure failures
Outdoor work experience
5 years
Telecommunications lifts
Excavation
Restoration
CDL A
OSHA 10
Occupational Safety And Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour
Electrical safety procedures
Bucket operation
Construction plans
Emergency response
Construction quality inspections
Construction utility work
Fiber optic systems installation
Bucket truck
Senior level
Commercial driving
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Production records
Construction workplace safety regulations

Full Job Description

As a Fiber Optic Lineman, you'll construct and maintain outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure supporting broadband internet, enterprise fiber networks, and utility communications. This position performs both aerial and underground fiber construction throughout Virginia and surrounding areas.

Primary Responsibilities

Construct new aerial fiber optic runs by building strand, lashing fiber and over-lashing existing plant..
Complete pole transfers during utility pole replacements, including straight-through, three-way, and four-way transfers.
Climb utility poles using approved climbing equipment and work safely from bucket trucks and aerial lifts.
Install and blow fiber through microduct and conduit systems underground.
Install tracer wire, pedestals, handholes, vaults, and related outside plant infrastructure.
Perform hand excavation around existing underground utilities when required.
Read construction prints, staking sheets, utility maps, and work packages.
Inspect completed work to ensure it meets customer specifications and company quality standards.
Perform emergency restoration work and outage response when necessary.
Complete daily production reports and communicate effectively with supervisors and customers.
Follow OSHA, NESC, utility owner, customer, and company safety requirements at all times.

Approximately 5 years of telecommunications, fiber optic, CATV, or outside plant construction experience preferred (strong junior linemen with the required core skills are encouraged to apply).
Proven experience building strand and fiber optic cable.
Experience lashing and overlashing fiber optic cable.
Ability to perform utility pole transfers, including straight-through and intersection transfers.
Experience blowing fiber optic cable through smooth wall rigid innerduct systems with a blowing machine. 1,500' shots are common installs.
Ability to climb utility poles safely and confidently for daily work.
Experience operating bucket trucks and aerial lifts.
Ability to identify existing utilities and safely work around energized infrastructure.
Strong understanding of aerial fiber construction methods and outside plant practices.
Valid driver's license (CDL preferred or willingness to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
Knowledge of OSHA 1910.268 and NESC requirements.
Experience with FTTH, FTTX, GPON, enterprise fiber, or rural broadband construction.
Experience with utility make-ready work.
Class A CDL.
Previous experience with telecommunications contractors or utility construction companies.

Coastal Fiber is a growing utility construction company with more than 25 years of industry experience delivering high-quality telecommunications and electrical infrastructure solutions. With over 250 employees operating from six offices across New England, New York, and Virginia, we continue to expand while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

Our South Boston, Virginia office is experiencing significant growth. Our customers continue to award us additional work, and we're looking for experienced telecommunications professionals who want to grow with a company that is investing in people, equipment, and long-term careers—not just filling positions.

If you're an experienced telecom lineman who enjoys building fiber optic networks, working outdoors, and taking pride in quality craftsmanship, we'd like to talk with you.

Why Coastal Fiber?

Join a rapidly growing operation with long-term customer relationships and a strong backlog of work.
Work alongside experienced telecommunications professionals on challenging fiber optic construction projects.
Clear opportunities for advancement into Lead Lineman, Foreman, and Supervisor positions as our Virginia operations continue to expand.
Competitive pay based on experience.
Full-time, year-round employment.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement savings with company match, company-provided PPE, clothing and boot allowances, and ongoing training.

We're not looking for someone who simply wants another job—we're looking for telecommunications professionals who want to help build the next generation of broadband infrastructure while growing with a company that's just getting started in South Boston.

What we offer

Your benefits will include a competitive compensation plan and paid time off benefit. After 90 days you may enroll in Coastal Fiber LLC., Health & Welfare benefit plans, depending on eligibility. As well as a Retirement Savings Plan, with company match. We look forward to reviewing with you the specific benefits you would receive as a Coastal Fiber LLC., employee. The above information is provided as a highlight of the major benefits offered to most full-time team members, this is not a summary plan description or official plan document.

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