Lead Communications Technician

Overview

Job Title:

Lead Communications Technician

Reports To:

Project Manager

The Lead Communications Technician will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Lead Comm Tech's task will be to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

• Lead major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training.
• Ensure adherence to company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance related communications and escalate to Project Manager if necessary.
• 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 and others as required).
• Perform quality checks; coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross connects; prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• Serve as the main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and construction meetings when required.
• Perform work with a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Salary: Min USD $24.00/Hr. Max USD $27.00/Hr.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvements.
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representatives.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to read, write and give oral presentations.
• Must be able to work at heights, on a ladder and in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see and distinguish colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must be able to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed. Regular attendance is mandatory.
• Required Tools:
  Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves;
  Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool.

• Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
  Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency. Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others. Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools. Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
  
  Must know the universal communications color codes. Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Career Path:
Lead Communications Technician

Minimum Years of

Experience:

0-2

License

Required:

No

Minimum Education:

High School

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 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

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

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This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities,…