Outside Plant Construction Technician I, II or III

ImOn Communications, LLC•Sioux City, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ImOn Communications is hiring an Outside Plant (OSP) Construction Technician at Level I, II, or III in Sioux City, Iowa, within the OSP Construction department. The role performs work to build service orders and network facilities, including fiber, and contributes to network performance, installation, and maintenance. Construction methods may include aerial, underground, conduit, and direct-buried pathways, in combinations determined by the job. The technician builds, repairs, and maintains cable systems and related structures; completes construction and cable installation work; reads work orders, specifications, engineering drawings, and, at higher levels, splice documentation and maps; and operates power equipment and testing equipment. The role may involve manholes, aerial and underground facilities, emergency and outage response, outdoor work in inclement weather, and occasional overnight travel. Technicians are expected to protect customers and the public and comply with governmental orders. The position has three experience-based levels. Level I requires at least one year of relevant experience and fiber, equipment, and installation skills. Level II requires at least two years of relevant experience and independent proficiency in specified splicing, documentation, mapping, and GIS tasks. Level III requires at least four years of relevant experience, plus training, contractor coordination, field leadership, auditing, and project coordination capabilities.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Valid Iowa Driver’s License and a motor vehicle record that allows the employee to be insured by ImOn’s carrier.
Ability to recognize and respond to color-coded information used in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting telecommunications equipment and systems.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Positive, professional attitude, including in challenging situations.
Technical curiosity and willingness to learn.
Dependability and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Comfort working outdoors and at heights, including ladder work and crawl spaces.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and travel occasionally, including overnight.
Level I: At least 1 year of experience in one or a combination of equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair.
Level I: Experience using OTDR, fiber inspection scopes, light meter/sources, VFL, and fiber identification.
Level I: Ability to prepare and splice micro, ribbon, and loose-tube fiber; perform building entry for Enterprise and/or FTTH builds; use power tools; operate a generator for OSP equipment, buildings, and splice trailers; mount enclosures and equipment racks; and maintain and repair OSP infrastructure.
Level II: Ability to demonstrate all aspects of the OSP Technician I role and at least 2 years of relevant experience in equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair.
Level II: Ability to independently prepare and splice micro, ribbon, and loose-tube fiber; interpret fiber splice documentation and color matrices; interpret blueprints and create construction as-built maps; and enter drops and infrastructure in Crescentlink/GIS.
Level III: Ability to demonstrate the listed OSP Technician I and II capabilities and at least 4 years of relevant experience in equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair.
Level III: Ability to train coworkers and/or contractors, run and control CMRs and maintenance windows, work directly with contractors and vendors, audit splicing documentation and OSP equipment, coordinate field changes and projects with engineering and supervisors, lead field work and emergency repairs, and inspect splicing and underground construction.

Responsibilities

Build, repair, and maintain cable systems and structures, including aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, substructures, and cable.
Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and engineering drawings.
Perform construction work such as digging holes and laying cable and conduit.
Operate power equipment, including generators, blowers, and truck-mounted hydraulic aerial lifts.
Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and, when required, remove water and debris from manholes.
Dismantle, move, and remove aerial, underground, or building wire, cable, equipment, and hardware.
Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
Respond to and participate in emergency and outage situations requiring heavy construction capabilities.
Perform work with attention to customer and public safety and compliance with governmental orders.
At Level I, prepare and splice micro, ribbon, and loose-tube fiber; perform building entries for Enterprise and/or FTTH builds; mount enclosures and equipment racks; and maintain or repair OSP infrastructure, including pedestals, cabinets, and hub equipment.
At Level II, independently prepare and splice fiber; interpret fiber splice documentation and color matrices; interpret blueprints and create construction as-built maps; and enter drops and infrastructure in Crescentlink/GIS.
At Level III, teach or train coworkers and contractors; run and control CMRs and maintenance windows; work with contractors, vendors, engineering, and supervisors; coordinate field changes, map updates, and business builds, expansions, or relocation projects; lead field work and emergency repairs; audit or inspect splicing and underground construction; and maintain and repair OSP buildings, cabinets, and hubs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick days.
Company-provided tools, uniforms, and vehicle for field roles.
Employee discounts on services and partner programs.
Wellness and employee assistance programs.
Company-supported certifications and structured career advancement.
Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing learning.
Advancement and rewards based on quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction results.