Fiber Network Construction Technician

UPN is currently looking for an experienced Fiber Optic Construction Technician located in Cedar Rapids, IA. This candidate will oversee the construction activities that take place on the worksite and will be involved in the supervision of construction contractors in the field. All work crews and individuals on site will take their direction from the Construction Manager, who is responsible for knowing what work must be done and applying resources to accomplish that work. The Construction Technician will plan, implement, and oversee construction efforts at specific work sites.

UPN offers a significant corporate bonus package, health benefits, commission (for specific positions) and 401K match. However, what makes UPN truly valuable is our culture. At UPN, our teams are the living, breathing pulse of the company.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Facilitate sales opportunities by providing the economic structure needed to meet the company’s hurdle rates and/or key performance indicators.
• Monitor area locator.
• Responsible for completing weekly production reports.
• Coordinate projects in the field to ensure they are on time and within budget.
• Field inspect UPN contractors during build and post build projects.
• Route Inspections – drive UPN routes to view pole line and buried routes.
• Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements.

Requirement for the position include:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ year of construction or equipment installation experience, telecom experience highly preferred.
• Ability to effectively lead a crew to the completion of and in conformance with schedule, customer requirements, and budget guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good planning and organization skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Travel will be expected, both overnight and daily travel.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate a vehicle for long distances – approximately for 8 hours per day.

Salary is commensurate upon education and experience. Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their cover letter and resume.

UPN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cedar Rapids, IA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• underground construction: 3 years (Preferred)
• budgeting crews time and bid: 3 years (Preferred)
• telecommunication: 3 years (Preferred)
• project implementation: 3 years (Preferred)
• field inspection: 3 years (Preferred)
• OSP: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location