OSP TECHNICIAN

About the role

Our telecommunications client is hiring an Outside Plant Technician to support growing business. This position is contract-to-hire, converting to permanent after successful project completion and meeting performance standards. The Outside Plant Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of telecommunications infrastructure including fiber optic and copper cable networks, supporting construction and operation of outside plant facilities while ensuring network reliability, safety, compliance, and quality standards. This role suits aspiring telecommunications, data center, fiber, copper, electric, low voltage, and construction professionals. Interviews: October 21-23 onsite in Ames, IA; Start Date: November 2, 2026; Application deadline: October 16, 2026. This is a contract position based out of Ames, IA.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair underground and aerial telecommunications infrastructure.
• Perform fiber optic and copper cable placement, splicing support, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Locate, identify, and mark existing utilities prior to excavation activities.
• Read and interpret construction prints, utility maps, and engineering drawings.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment used for cable installation and maintenance.
• Assist with trenching, boring, conduit installation, and restoration activities.
• Inspect outside plant facilities for damage, defects, or potential service interruptions.
• Conduct routine maintenance and emergency repairs to minimize network downtime.
• Document work completed, material usage, and field observations accurately.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction crews, utility providers, and customers as needed.
• Adhere to company safety policies and OSHA regulations at all times.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to outages or emergency situations when required.

Schedule

Monday–Saturday with potential overtime.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $22.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)