Outside Plant Technician

Outside Plant (OSP) Technician

• Installed, maintained, repaired, and troubleshot underground and aerial telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic and copper cable networks.

• Supported outside plant construction projects by performing cable placement, testing, utility locating, conduit installation, and network restoration activities.

• Interpreted construction blueprints, engineering drawings, and utility maps to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.

• Operated hand tools, power tools, and specialized construction equipment for cable installation, maintenance, and repair.

• Assisted with trenching, directional boring, and conduit placement while adhering to safety and quality standards.

• Conducted inspections and preventive maintenance to identify network issues and minimize service disruptions.

• Performed emergency repairs and outage response to maintain network reliability and customer connectivity.

• Documented completed work, material usage, and field observations with a high degree of accuracy.

• Coordinated with project managers, utility companies, construction teams, and customers to ensure successful project completion.

• Maintained strict compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and industry best practices.

• Fiber Optics
• Copper Cabling
• Outside Plant (OSP) Construction
• Utility Locating
• Cable Installation
• Trenching & Boring
• Blueprint Reading
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Hand & Power Tools
• Network Troubleshooting
• Safety Compliance
• Construction Equipment Operation

This is a Contract position based out of Ames, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

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