Outside Plant Construction Technician

ImOn Communications has been the LOCAL choice for high-speed Internet, cable TV, and phone in Eastern Iowa since 2007. Since then, we have expanded our network to provide fiber Internet services to more than a dozen communities in Iowa and beyond! As we grow our network, we are looking for an Outside Plant Construction Technician to join our team.

At ImOn, you will be part of a workplace that values relationships with colleagues, customers, and our community. Our culture is focused on fostering a fun and rewarding work environment where you’ll help our team create connections, one person at a time.

The Outside Plant Construction Technician will perform tasks necessary to build a service order and build activity associated with network facilities (copper, coax, and fiber). The individual focuses on the overall operations of the network, including network performance, installation, and/or maintenance. Outside Plant Technicians also conduct routine network operation activities including translations and other duties involved with the preparation needed prior to installation or the tracking and analysis of network elements.

The level at which the position will be filled will be commensurate of the qualifications of the final candidate.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Turn up aerial splicing, phone, fiber, pole transfers, and relocation network projects by completing the following tasks with supervision.
• Do the prep work for Loose Tube, Mid-Sheath, and Splitting Ribbon Buffer Tube. Fiber optic cable
• Splicing Fiber Optic cable (loose tube, Ribbon, Multi-mode) fiber together, customer and company termination panels.
• Ability to operate Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) meters to test fiber use of visual fault light and power meter loss and readings.
• Work primarily located in the Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Corridor, however occasional travel to Dubuque may be required.

Requirements

We are looking for people with (minimum qualifications):

For All Levels

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License and a driving record that allows employee to be insured by ImOn’s insurance carrier.
• Good work ethic.
• Reliably reports to work as scheduled
• Willingness to take direction and work with others.

Level I (Entry-Level):

• No construction experience required.

Level II:

• At least 3 years of experience in general construction or related area. 
• Experience with single mode, multi-mode and splicing both loose tub and ribbon fiber strongly desired.

Level III

• At least 5 years of experience in general construction or related experience. 
• Experience with single mode, multi-mode and splicing both loose tub and ribbon fiber

It would be nice if you had (preferred qualifications):  

• Telecommunications experience.
• General knowledge of aerial and underground telecommunications construction.

At ImOn, we'll hook you up. We offer our employees a full benefit package to include:

• A 401k plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Insurance benefits that include multiple health insurance plans to choose from, Dental insurance, free Vision insurance and Life/Disability insurance.
• A robust wellness program that offers annual health screenings as well as fitness incentives.
• Work/Life balance that includes several different types of paid time off such as paid holidays, vacation time, personal time, volunteer time off as well as parental leave and bereavement leave.

Click apply now to apply on our website today! 

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