OSP Technician

OSP TECHNICIAN

Ames, IA

• OSP

• Outside Plant Technician

• Installation

• Troubleshooting

• Telecommunications

• Infrastructure

• Construction

• Outdoors

• Hand Tools

Our telecommunications client is hiring an OUTSIDE PLANT TECHNICIAN to support growing business. This position is contract-to-hire, which converts permanent after completing projects successfully and meeting company performance standards. The OSP TECHNICIAN is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of telecommunications infrastructure including fiber optic and copper cable networks. The OSP TECHNICIAN supports the construction and operation of outside plant facilities while ensuring network reliability, safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Together, the OSP TECHNICIAN is a good fit for aspiring telecommunications, data center, fiber, copper, electric, low voltage and construction professionals.

• Install, maintain, and repair underground and aerial telecommunications infrastructure.

• Perform fiber optic and copper cable placement, splicing support, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Locate, identify, and mark existing utilities prior to excavation activities.

• Read and interpret construction prints, utility maps, and engineering drawings.

• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used for cable installation and maintenance.

• Assist with trenching, boring, conduit installation, and restoration activities.

• Inspect outside plant facilities for damage, defects, or potential service interruptions.

• Conduct routine maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize network downtime.

• Document work completed, material usage, and field observations accurately.

• Coordinate with project managers, construction crews, utility providers, and customers as needed.

• Adhere to company safety policies and OSHA regulations at all times.

• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to outages or emergency situations when required.

• Mostly Outdoors

• Some Indoor work

• Crew & Team

• Telecommunications

• Construction

• Overtime

• Monday-Saturday

• Interviews, September 14-25

• Interviews are onsite in Ames, IA

• Start Date, October 5

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 11, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.