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.)
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.
ImOn Communications, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer