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ImOn Communications

Local fiber broadband and communications provider

Outside Plant Construction Technician 1 - II or III

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/14/2026
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Sioux City, IA, USA
In PersonSome travel is involved, occasionally overnight.
Field ServiceTelecom & Utility Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • A valid Iowa driver's license and a motor vehicle record that allows the employee to be insured by ImOn's carrier are required.
  • Ability to recognize and respond to color-coded information used in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting telecommunications equipment and systems.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
  • A positive, professional attitude in challenging situations is required.
  • Technical curiosity and willingness to learn are required.
  • Dependability and attention to detail are required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Comfort working outdoors and at heights, including ladder work and crawl spaces, is required.
  • For Technician I: At least 1 year of experience in one or a combination of equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair is required.
  • For Technician I: Experience using OTDR, fiber inspection scopes, light meters/sources, VFL, and fiber identification is required.
  • For Technician I: Ability to prepare and splice micro, ribbon, and loose-tube fiber is required.
  • For Technician I: Ability to perform different types of building entry for enterprise and/or FTTH builds is required.
  • For Technician I: Ability to use power tools such as a hammer drill, Sawzall, and grinder is required.
  • For Technician I: Ability to operate a generator for OSP equipment, buildings, and splice trailers is required.
  • For Technician I: Ability to mount enclosures and equipment racks is required.
  • For Technician I: Ability to maintain OSP infrastructure and make necessary repairs or replacements to pedestals, cabinets, and hub equipment is required.
  • For Technician II: Ability to demonstrate all aspects of an OSP Technician I is required.
  • For Technician II: At least 2 years of experience in one or a combination of equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair is required.
  • For Technician II: Ability to independently prepare and splice micro, ribbon, and loose-tube fiber is required.
  • For Technician II: Ability to independently read and interpret fiber splice documentation and color matrices is required.
  • For Technician II: Ability to independently read and interpret blueprints and create construction as-built maps is required.
  • For Technician II: Ability to draw drops and infrastructure in CrescentLink/GIS is required.
  • For Technician III: Ability to demonstrate the stated preceding-level OSP Technician skills is required.
  • For Technician III: At least 4 years of experience in one or a combination of equipment installation, cable splicing, line work, installation, and repair is required.
  • For Technician III: Ability to teach or train coworkers and/or contractors and run and control CMRs and maintenance windows is required.
  • For Technician III: Experience working directly with contractors and vendors is required.
  • For Technician III: Experience auditing splicing documentation, OSP cabinets, patch panels, and splice cases is required.
  • For Technician III: Experience working directly with engineering and supervisors to make field changes, update maps, and coordinate business builds, expansion, or relocation projects is required.
  • For Technician III: Ability to lead in the field during everyday business and/or emergency repairs or CMRs, and to audit or inspect splicing and underground construction, is required.
  • For Technician III: Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs to OSP buildings, cabinets, and hubs is required.
Responsibilities
  • Build, repair, and maintain major cable systems and structures, including broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, pole transfers, down-guys, aerial-to-underground conversions, substructure repairs, and cable replacements related to system outages, maintenance, rebuilds, emergencies, or hazards.
  • Read and interpret work orders, specifications, and engineering drawings.
  • Perform construction work such as digging holes and laying cable and conduit in the ground.
  • Operate power equipment such as generators, blowers, and hydraulic aerial lifts mounted on trucks.
  • Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and, when required, empty water and other debris from manholes.
  • Dismantle, move, and remove aerial, underground, or building wire, cable-associated equipment, and hardware.
  • Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach or detach hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
  • Respond to and participate in emergency and outage situations requiring heavy construction capabilities.
  • Ensure all work considers customer and public safety and complies with governmental orders.
  • Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
  • Travel for work, occasionally overnight.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

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ImOn Communications

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ImOn Communications provides data and voice services to businesses in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Dubuque, Iowa, and also offers Internet, cable TV, and telephone services to residents in Marion, Hiawatha, and Cedar Rapids. Its 10 gigabit fiber business network gives companies a robust set of data and voice options to boost productivity and keep organizations connected locally and beyond, including fiber-to-the-home internet in its markets. The company operates with a local, in-house team and emphasizes a hands-on, community-focused approach, differentiating itself through local presence, rapid adoption of high-speed services (such as 1 Gig Internet), and giving back to the community by supporting local nonprofits and providing free public Wi-Fi in key areas. The core goal is to help local businesses and residents stay connected with reliable, high-speed communications while supporting community growth and access.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • ImOn started Superior construction July 2026 for 15,000 homes and businesses.
  • ImOn began Duluth fiber construction June 10, 2026, targeting 51,000 addresses.
  • ImOn completed nine Iowa communities in 2025, laying 2.8 million feet of fiber.

What critics are saying

  • Mediacom’s Iowa City litigation still frames ImOn as a franchise-bypassing competitor.
  • Duluth’s $100 million build extends through 2027, exposing ImOn to execution slippage.
  • If Superior or Duluth adoption stalls, ImOn’s expansion economics collapse before payback.

What makes ImOn Communications unique

  • Patrice Carroll’s team is replacing Cedar Rapids’ hybrid network with 100% fiber by 2026.
  • ImOn entered Duluth and Superior in 2026, adding its first Wisconsin and Minnesota footprint.
  • ImOn pairs broadband builds with civic branding, like ImOn Ice Arena through 2030.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Discounts

Company News

ImOn
May 26th, 2026
ImOn Communications lights up free public Wi-Fi at Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park.

ImOn Communications lights up free public Wi-Fi at Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park. ImOn Communications, a leading provider of fiber Internet services across the Midwest, recently launched free public Wi-Fi at Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park, located on the southeast side of Iowa City. The 108-acre park is now equipped with ImOn's state-of-the-art wireless infrastructure, allowing visitors to enjoy seamless Internet connectivity across all 23 fields in the soccer complex. The timing of this rollout aligns with the start of youth spring leagues and summer camps. "We are proud to partner with the City of Iowa City to bring free public Wi-Fi to Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park," said ImOn President and CEO Patrice Carroll. "Investing in the communities we serve is central to who we are, and providing free Wi-Fi in gathering spaces like this is one meaningful way we help keep people connected. At ImOn, we're committed to making connections one person at a time - whether at home or on the go." ImOn's public Wi-Fi network at the soccer park offers a fast and secure Internet connection, allowing families to share photos from the sidelines, check game schedules, and stay connected during practices and games. ImOn also provides free public Wi-Fi in several other Iowa City locations, including the Pedestrian Mall, Riverfront Crossings Park, and the Pepperwood Plaza in the South of 6 Business District. [Photo Credit: City of Iowa City]

ImOn
Mar 31st, 2026
ImOn Communications completes fiber Internet network in 9 Iowa communities in 2025, laying 2.8 million feet of fiber and giving back $540,000.

ImOn Communications completes fiber Internet network in 9 Iowa communities in 2025, laying 2.8 million feet of fiber and giving back $540,000. ImOn Communications set new company growth records in 2025, completing its 100% fiber Internet network in nine communities while giving back more than half a million dollars in charitable donations and community support across its service areas. The 2025 expansion efforts included laying 532 miles (2.8 million linear feet) of fiber infrastructure in both new and existing service areas, marking ImOn's largest expansion to date and doubling its 2024 buildout of 265 miles. This expansion extended fiber Internet service across 17 communities and represented an investment in excess of $100 million. More than half of that investment was concentrated in Southeast Iowa, where ImOn started and completed fiber networks in West Burlington, Burlington, Fort Madison, Mount Pleasant, and Keokuk. This continued investment reinforces ImOn's commitment to delivering next-generation connectivity across the Midwest. ImOn also acquired Danville Telecom, a fiber-optic telecommunications and broadband provider serving Southeast Iowa since 1901. The Danville office now serves as ImOn's primary hub in the region. ImOn completed four additional expansion projects that began construction in 2024, including Marshalltown, Clinton, and Camanche, Iowa, as well as South Sioux City, Nebraska. The remainder of ImOn's footprint growth came from pocket builds - smaller construction projects focused on targeted neighborhoods within existing service areas, including the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Dubuque metro areas. "Every year, we set ambitious growth goals - and every year, our team exceeds them in remarkable ways," said ImOn President and CEO Patrice Carroll. "But this work is about more than miles of fiber in the ground. It's about building future-ready infrastructure that grows with our customers, keeping them connected to what matters most - today and for decades to come. That's what drives us: creating better connections, one person at a time." ImOn will continue its fiber Internet expansion in 2026, with projects planned in Duluth, Minnesota, and Superior, Wisconsin. Fiber construction is also underway in ImOn's hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the company replaces its legacy hybrid fiber-coaxial network with a 100% fiber-to-the-home network. This upgrade will enable speeds up to 2 Gbps - more than six times faster than the current network - while delivering enhanced reliability and performance. In addition to expanding its network footprint, ImOn invested $540,000 back into its communities in 2025, supporting nearly 200 nonprofit organizations and community programs. The company focuses on four giving pillars: arts and culture, children and education, economic development, and social services. "Being part of the communities we serve means more than providing Internet service," said ImOn President and CEO Patrice Carroll. "We strive to make a meaningful impact beyond our services, and we are proud to have contributed more than half a million dollars to nonprofit organizations, community programs, and giving initiatives last year. We look forward to becoming active members in Duluth and Superior in 2026."

ImOn
Mar 18th, 2026
ImOn Communications appoints Dave Ball to Twin Ports team as Manager of Sales and Operations.

ImOn Communications appoints Dave Ball to Twin Ports team as Manager of Sales and Operations. ImOn Communications welcomes Dave Ball to their growing team in the Twin Ports Region to serve as Manager of Sales and Operations. ImOn Communications recently announced the expansion of their 100% fiber Internet network to Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. In this role, Mr. Ball leads ImOn's regional sales team and drives customer acquisition as ImOn's network footprint begins to take shape. Prior to joining ImOn, Mr. Ball served as the Sales Manager at Chariton Valley, a telecommunications company in Northeast Missouri. There, he worked alongside Kirby Underberg, ImOn's recently appointed Vice President and General Manager of the Twin Ports Region. "Mr. Ball and Mr. Underberg are excited to be working together again, and we as a company are grateful to have their joint expertise at play in the Superior and Duluth area," said ImOn President and CEO Patrice Carroll. "ImOn's approach to growth has always been about creating meaningful connections, one person at a time, with a focus on relationships over transactions and personalization over aggressive sales tactics - and Mr. Ball's sales mindset and strategy align perfectly with this philosophy." Construction of the fiber-to-the-premises network begins this spring in both communities, as soon as the weather allows. Founded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2007, ImOn's service area has grown rapidly over the last decade. ImOn currently serves seven metro areas across three states: Cedar Rapids metro, Iowa City metro, Dubuque metro, Sioux City metro (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota), Clinton metro, Marshalltown, and many rural communities across Southeast Iowa. The Twin Ports region marks ImOn's eighth metro area with fiber Internet service.

ImOn
Mar 5th, 2026
ImOn Communications Welcomes Kirby Underberg to Senior Management Team, Leading the Great Lakes Region in Duluth, MN and Superior, WI

ImOn Communications welcomes Kirby Underberg to senior management team, leading the Great Lakes Region in Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. ImOn Communications is excited to announce that Kirby Underberg has been appointed to the company's leadership team as Vice President and General Manager of the Great Lakes Region. Recently, ImOn Communications announced the expansion of their 100% fiber Internet network to Superior, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota. In this role, Mr. Underberg will spearhead ImOn's entry into this new market, establishing regional partnerships and laying the foundation for long-term growth. Mr. Underberg has worked in the telecommunications industry in the Midwest for the entirety of his 30-year career. Most recently, he served as COO of Socket Fiber in Columbia, Missouri. Prior to that, Mr. Underberg was the President and CEO of Chariton Valley, a telecommunications company in Northeast Missouri. "We are thrilled to welcome Kirby to the ImOn leadership team," said Patrice Carroll, President and CEO of ImOn Communications. "His extensive experience in the telecom industry and his track record as a leader for companies undergoing fiber expansions will be invaluable as we establish our network in two new communities and two new states." Founded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2007, ImOn's service area has grown rapidly over the last decade. ImOn now serves seven metro areas across three states: Cedar Rapids metro, Iowa City metro, Dubuque metro, Sioux City metro (Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota), Clinton metro, Marshalltown, and many rural communities across Southeast Iowa. The Great Lakes region marks ImOn's eighth metro area with fiber Internet service.

Mississippi Valley Publishing
Jun 2nd, 2025
ImOn Communications to acquire Danville Telecom

LEE COUNTY — Danville Telecom, a leading fiber-to-the- premises Internet service provider serving Henry, Des Moines, and Lee counties, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to