Outside Plant Construction Technician I, II or III

Description

Outside Plant Construction Technician I, II or III

Location: Sioux City
Department: OSP Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

Connect Communities. Grow Your Career. Make an Impact.

At ImOn Communications, we’re more than a technology provider, we’re a team of people passionate about keeping our community connected. As an Outside Plant (OSP) Construction Technician, you will perform tasks necessary to build a service order and build activity associated with network facilities (fiber). Focusing on the overall operations of the network, including network performance, installation, and/or maintenance. Outside plant construction pathways are either aerial, underground, conduit, direct buried and can be used in any combination depending on the job requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Builds, repairs and maintains major cable system and structures such as broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial to underground conversion, substructure repairs and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds and emergencies or hazards.
• Reads and interprets work orders, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Performs construction work such as digging holes, laying cable and conduit in the ground.
• Operates power equipment such as generators, blowers and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks. 
• Uses test equipment to check for gas in manholes; may be required to empty water and other debris from manholes.
• Dismantles, moves, and removes aerial, underground or building wire, cable associated equipment, and hardware.
• Connects wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Responds to and participates in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
• Ensures that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Some travel involved, occasionally overnight
• All other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A positive, professional attitude, even in challenging situations
• Technical curiosity and a willingness to learn
• Dependability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights (ladder work, crawl spaces, etc.)

Requirements

For all Levels:

High School degree or equivalent

Valid Iowa Driver’s License and a motor vehicle record that allows the employee to be insured by ImOn’s carrier.

Ability to recognize and respond to color-coded information used in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunications equipment and systems.

OSP Construction Tech I

• At least 1 year of experience in one or combination of equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair.
• Experience using OTDR, Fiber Inspection Scopes, Light Meter/Sources, VFL, Fiber Identification
• Ability to Prep and Splice Micro, Ribbon and Loose Tube Fiber. 
• Ability to perform different types of Building Entry for Enterprise and/or FTTH Builds.
• Ability to use Power Tools (Hammer Drill, Sawzall, Grinder etc…)
• Operate a Generator for OSP Equipment, Buildings, and Splice Trailer. 
• Mount Enclosures and Equipment Racks. 
• Maintain OSP Infrastructure and make necessary Repairs/Replace Peds, Cabinets, Hub Equipment
• All other duties assigned. 

OSP Construction Tech II

• Ability to demonstrate all aspects of an OSP Tech I outlined above.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or combination of equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair.
• Demonstrate ability to independently Prep and Splice Micro, Ribbon and Loose Tube Fiber.
• Ability to independently Read/interpret Fiber Splice Documentation and Color Matrix. 
• Ability to independently Read/interpret Blueprints and Create Construction As-Built Maps. 
• Ability to Draw in Drops and Infrastructure in Crescentlink/GIS. 
• All other Duties Assigned. 

OSP Construction Tech III

• Ability to demonstrate all aspects of an OSP Tech III outlined above.
• At least 4 years of experience in one or combination of equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair.
• Ability to Teach/Train coworkers and/or contractors. Able to run and control CMR's/Maintenance Windows.
• Experience working directly with Contractors and Vendors.
• Experience Auditing Splicing Documentation, OSP Cabinets, Patch Panels, Splice Cases etc... Experience working directly with Engineering/Supervisors to make Field Changes, Update Maps and coordinate Business Builds, Expansion or Relocation Projects.
• Ability to Lead in the Field during everyday business and/or emergency repairs/CM Rs. Audit/Inspect all Splicing and Underground Construction.
• Routine Maintenance and Repairs to OSP Buildings, Cabinets and Hubs.
• All other Duties Assigned. 

Why Join Our Team

Career Growth: Structured advancement with company-supported certifications.

Training & Development: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing learning to help you build technical and leadership skills.

Work with Purpose: Help families, businesses, and communities stay connected through reliable, high-quality service.

Team Culture: Join a supportive group of professionals who value safety, collaboration, and doing things the right way.

Performance Recognition: Earn advancement and rewards based on your quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction results.

ImOn will hook you up with Company Benefits:

• Competitive pay 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick days)
• Company-provided tools, uniforms, and vehicle for field roles
• Employee discounts on services and partner programs
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
  
   

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role that combines hands-on work, customer connection, and career growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building the network of tomorrow — with us.

www.ImOn.Net/Careers 

ImOn Communications, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer