Lead Communications Technician

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8+ billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

The Lead Communications Technician will act as the on‑site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Lead’s task is to ensure job completion according to Company and customer quality and safety requirements while supervising the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

• Consistently run major project crews; provide necessary training; ensure adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines; hold weekly safety meetings; perform performance‑related communications and escalation to Project Manager as needed.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.
• Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL and project paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, etc.).
• Perform quality checks; coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross‑connects; prepare red‑lined as‑built drawings.
• Serve as main on‑site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and construction meetings when required.
• Perform work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Basic Hand Tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.
• Trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt‑ohmmeter, 4‑pair continuity tester and 5‑gang punch tool.

Min USD $29.00 / Yr.
Max USD $34.00 / Yr.

• Must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Must possess proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• 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.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Minimum six (6) months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess and be able to effectively use the tools listed above.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
• Meet Company minimum driving standards.
• BICSI Certification preferred.

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High School

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

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Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860‑1500 or any IES office to request assistance.