Lead Communications Technician

Description

• The Lead Communications Technician performs work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• The Lead Communications Technician fully completes all IES COMMERCIAL and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Lead Communications Technician serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and constructions meetings when required.
• The Lead Communications Technician will perform quality checks; coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross connects; prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• The Lead Communications Technician will consistently run major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance related communications and escalate to Project Manager if necessary.
• The Lead Communications Technician coordinates with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.

Requirements

• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, tone set, 6/8 position combo crimp tool.
• The Communications Technician II must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Communications Technician II must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• The Communications Technician II must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• The Communications Technician II must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.
• The Communications Technician II must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Communications Technician II must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Communications Technician II must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance