ImOn Communications

Local fiber broadband and communications provider

Outside Plant Construction Technician 1 - II or III

Telecom & Utility Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSioux City, IA, USANo salary listed

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 the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecommunications equipment and systems is required.
Strong communication and customer service skills are required.
A positive, professional attitude in challenging situations, technical curiosity, willingness to learn, dependability, and attention to detail are expected.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
Comfort working outdoors, in inclement weather, at heights, on ladders, and in 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 optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR), fiber inspection scopes, light meters and sources, visual fault locators (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 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) builds is required.
For Technician I: Ability to use power tools, including hammer drills, reciprocating saws, and grinders, and to operate a generator for outside plant equipment, buildings, and splice trailers is required.
For Technician I: Ability to mount enclosures and equipment racks and maintain outside plant infrastructure, including repairing or replacing pedestals, cabinets, and hub equipment, is required.
For Technician II: Ability to demonstrate all Technician I capabilities 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; read and interpret fiber splice documentation and color matrices; and 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 Technician III capabilities 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: Experience working directly with contractors and vendors is required.
For Technician III: Experience auditing splicing documentation, outside plant cabinets, patch panels, and splice cases, and working with engineering or supervisors on field changes, map updates, and business builds, expansion, or relocation projects is required.
For Technician III: Ability to lead field work during routine operations and emergency repairs, and audit or inspect splicing and underground construction, is required.
For Technician III: Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs to outside plant buildings, cabinets, and hubs is required.

Responsibilities

Build, repair, and maintain major cable systems and structures, including repairing broken lashing, replacing or re-sagging aerial strand, performing pole transfers and down-guys, converting aerial facilities to underground, repairing substructures, and replacing cables for 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 underground.
Operate power equipment such as generators, blowers, and truck-mounted hydraulic aerial lifts.
Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and, when required, remove 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 work protects the safety of customers and the general public and complies with governmental orders.
Travel for work, including occasional overnight travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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

About the Company

ImOn Communications

Local fiber broadband and communications provider

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cedar Rapids, IA
Founded: 2007

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