Technician II - Outside Plant

Job Summary

The Technician II - Outside Plant (OSP) must possess the ability to perform the technical responsibilities of an Technician II - Outside Plant and function as a lead member of an OSP team. The Technician II - OSP will coordinate small groups of technicians in the performance of daily workload including adherence to Company safety and quality standards.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Pull cables of various sizes through underground duct bank systems.
• Absorb crew members in placing underground pipes, manual labor and shovel work.
• Absorb in all manual labor aspects of the project as directed by the Lead, or Supervisor.
• Guide daily inspections and all confined space equipment.
• Absorb radios and air monitors for projects.
• Absorb in the training of new employees.
• Keep the worksite clean and organized free from unnecessary hazards.
• Complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting (including overhead); standing; climbing; kneeling; reaching; crouching, crawling and shoveling.
• Work in an outdoor (heat, rain, snow, etc) or indoor construction work environment.
• Be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• Possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess the ability to operate a variable reach forklift, skid loader and other specialty OSP equipment.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ of OSP experience or underground utility work in telecommunications.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

Tools

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.
• Muck boots/water boots.

Pay

Min USD $20.00/Hr. Max USD $24.00/Hr.

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.