Technician II-Outside Plant

Full benefits available after 30 days of employment! Full-time, direct hire position!

The Technician II – Outside Plant (OSP) must possess the ability to perform the technical responsibilities of an OSP Technician II and function as a lead member of an OSP team. The Technician II – OSP will coordinate small groups of technicians in the performance of daily workload, including adherence to company safety and quality standards.

• The Technician II – OSP will pull cables of various sizes through underground duct bank systems.
• The Technician II – OSP will assist crew members in placing underground pipes, manual labor and shovel work.
• The Technician II – OSP will assist in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by the Lead, or Supervisor.
• The Technician II – OSP will guide daily inspections and all confined space equipment.
• The Technician II – OSP will oversee all radios and air monitors for projects.
• The Technician II – OSP will assist the OSP Lead Technician with training of new employees.
• The Technician II – OSP will keep the worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards.
• The Technician II – OSP will fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Technician II – OSP will adhere to and participate in all company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The Technician II – OSP will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum: USD $23.00/hour. Maximum: USD $26.00/hour.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The Technician II – OSP must withstand prolonged and repeated lifting (including overhead); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching; crouching, crawling and shoveling.
• The Technician II – OSP must be able to work in an outdoor (heat, rain, snow, etc.) or indoor construction environment.
• The Technician II – OSP must be self‑motivated, positive, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Technician II – OSP must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.

Other qualifications:

• The Technician II – OSP must possess proven problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills and the ability to read, write and give oral presentations.
• The Technician II – OSP must have a proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• The Technician II – OSP must be able to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Technician II – OSP must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Technician II – OSP must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves; muck boots/water boots.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess the ability to operate a variable reach forklift, skid loader and other specialty OSP equipment.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ of OSP experience or underground utility work in telecommunications.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet company minimum driving standards preferred.

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High School

• Safety is priority one – our record reflects it.
• Competitive pay.
• Company 401(k) plan with employer contribution match.
• Company paid time off.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short‑term disability plans.
• Choice of dental and vision coverage.
• Optional long‑term…