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Lineman jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at utilities, electrical contractors, and infrastructure firms that structure the role around degree-level electrical engineering duties. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering up to three years with extensions to six.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Lineman I, II, III
Department: Construction
Reports To: Construction Manager
Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.
Company Profile:
Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.
With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.
Build a Career. Build What Matters.
Job Summary:
The Lineman will build and maintain telecommunications systems which can consist of aerial and underground facilities.
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and wire/cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
- Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in a sequence of the task.
- Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing, and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
- Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
- Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
- Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground, or building wire, cable associated equipment, and hardware.
- Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
- Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
- Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
- Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
- Completes daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
General
- Must have a valid driver's license and transportation
- Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Technical
- Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
- Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
- Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
- Ability to apply mathematics calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
- Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
- Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
- Work in confined spaces.
- Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Load and unload tools and equipment on the truck.
- Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
- Vision, including depth perception, close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
- All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
- All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
- Working in confined spaces.
Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:
- DOT Medical Card
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- First Aid Certification
- Flagger Certification
- Competent Person Certification
- OSHA 10
- Silica Training
- Confined Space Training
- Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety
- Forklift Certification
Congruex Culture & Benefits:
Congruex’s culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.
We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
- Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
- 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
- Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
- Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
- Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more
Additional Employment Information:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.
Job Title: Lineman I, II, III
Department: Construction
Reports To: Construction Manager
Employment Status: Hourly (Non-exempt)
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.
Company Profile:
Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.
With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.
Build a Career. Build What Matters.
Job Summary:
The Lineman will build and maintain telecommunications systems which can consist of aerial and underground facilities.
Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Repairs and maintains major cable systems and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging cable strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and wire/cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
- Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in a sequence of the task.
- Performs construction work such as digging holes, climbing telephone poles, placing, and removing poles and anchors, pulling and stringing wire/cable from pole to pole, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
- Operates power equipment such as compressors, pumps, blowers, hydraulic diggers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
- Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
- Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground, or building wire, cable associated equipment, and hardware.
- Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
- Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
- Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
- Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
- Completes daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
General
- Must have a valid driver's license and transportation
- Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, and materials used in telecom line construction work.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Technical
- Identify differences in wire and cable colors.
- Required to lift moderately heavy equipment, such as telephone line; climb structures; and stand for long periods of time.
- Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
- Ability to apply mathematics calculations (Example: fractions for use in drilling and pole sizing; calculating material and hardware length for assembling several pieces of equipment to poles of different thickness and circumferences.)
- Ability to work in a confined space and at high elevations (poles, hydraulic lift buckets, ladders).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.
- Ability to apply logical principles and thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Willing to perform work to support the values and goals of the Company.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Climb up and down poles, ladders, machinery, and other objects.
- Work in confined spaces.
- Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Load and unload tools and equipment on the truck.
- Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
- Vision, including depth perception, close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement.
- All work is performed at remote locations; driving and sitting are required.
- All work is outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.
- Working in confined spaces.
Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:
- DOT Medical Card
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- First Aid Certification
- Flagger Certification
- Competent Person Certification
- OSHA 10
- Silica Training
- Confined Space Training
- Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety
- Forklift Certification
Congruex Culture & Benefits:
Congruex’s culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.
We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
- Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
- 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
- Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
- Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
- Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
- Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more
Additional Employment Information:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Lineman
Verify your degree aligns with the role
Lineman positions don't automatically qualify as a specialty occupation. Employers must frame the role around electrical engineering or power systems duties requiring a bachelor's degree. Review the O*NET profile for SOC code 49-9051 to understand how degree-level duties are defined and documented.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific county before you receive an offer, so you can evaluate it accurately.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role
Search Migrate Mate for Lineman roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces utilities and electrical contractors that have already structured the position as a specialty occupation, cutting the time you spend vetting employers who can't or won't sponsor.
Confirm each worksite has its own LCA
If your Lineman role involves rotating between project sites, each location needs its own certified LCA before you work there. Ask your prospective employer how they handle multi-site LCA compliance, since a single certified LCA doesn't cover unlisted or changing worksites under DOL rules.
Request premium processing during offer negotiations
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. For Lineman roles that require a start date tied to a project schedule, ask during offer negotiations whether the employer will elect premium processing before you accept.
Document field certifications alongside your degree
Employers supporting H-1B classification for Lineman roles strengthen the petition when you hold relevant credentials alongside your degree. Compile OSHA certifications, state electrical licenses, and any journeyman or apprenticeship completions before USCIS reviews the specialty occupation evidence.
H-1B Visa Lineman: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lineman job qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Not automatically. A Lineman role qualifies only when the employer structures it around duties that normally require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, power systems, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the actual job duties, not just the title. If the position is primarily hands-on trade work without degree-level engineering responsibilities, it won't meet the specialty occupation standard.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Lineman positions?
Utilities, electrical infrastructure contractors, and energy companies that build H-1B-eligible Lineman roles around degree-level engineering duties are the most common sponsors. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this role type, so you're targeting companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation question successfully.
How does the LCA process work for a Lineman role that moves between worksites?
DOL requires a separate certified Labor Condition Application for each physical worksite where you'll perform work. If your Lineman position involves project-based travel to different locations, your employer must file and certify an LCA for each site before you begin work there. Confirm this multi-site compliance process with any prospective sponsor before accepting an offer.
How long does H-1B status last for a Lineman position?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on initial approval, with extensions available up to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that qualifies you for annual extensions under AC21 provisions.
Can my H-1B employer change my work location without filing a new LCA?
No. Each worksite must have its own certified LCA on file before you work there. If your employer reassigns you to a new location not covered by your existing LCA, they must file and receive DOL certification for that site first. Short-term placements have a limited exception, but routine reassignments to new locations require a fresh certified LCA.