Northern Arkansas Telephone Company (NATCO), a leader in telecommunication in North Central Arkansas for the past 75 years, is seeking a highly motivated individual for the Construction Lineman position. This position is responsible for maintaining aerial and buried cable plant and performs construction duties as required within NATCO's service area. Additional Responsibilities and Skills Responsible for performing various aerial duties to include climbing poles, installing or removing cable, installing "messenger" strands, lashing cable around messenger strand, transferring cable and equipment from old to new poles and decreasing / increasing line slack when required Responsible for placing cable in the underground conduit system Responsible place and mount "load coil" into position in manhole Responsible for placement of direct buried cable using digging and trenching equipment Responsible for setting poles Ability to read and translate cable records and staking sheets Ability to identify color coding for cables Must have working knowledge of communication technologies, new technologies in the market and industry changes Must demonstrate analytical reasoning ability Ability to communicate with customers effectively and professionally Basic knowledge of electronics: basic AC/DC power NATCO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee, because of age, race, sex, disability, national origin, religion, or veteran status.