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What they do
A Telecommunications Field Technician telecommunications Field Service Technician installs, repairs and maintains voice, data and video systems for a company's customers at the customer site. Prepares and documents a customer's network prior to implementing telecommunication system. Installs IP, network equipment and facilities. Acts as the first point of issue resolution, responds to field engineering issues and troubleshooting telecommunication problems. May train less experienced field technicians.
$73,069 / year median in Iowa
+6% projected growth
Job Description
- Description
- Utilize electromagnetic locating equipment and advanced detection technologies to accurately identify underground utility infrastructure, including gas, electric, water, sewer, telecommunications, and fiber optic lines.
- Skills
- Previous experience in utility locating, construction, surveying, telecommunications, or underground utilities.
- Knowledge of Iowa One Call procedures.
- Experience using electromagnetic locating devices, GPS equipment, and GIS mapping systems.
- CDL is a plus but not required.
- Top Skills Details
- Utility locaitng, electrical, water, interent lines
- Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Reliable, hard worker, attention to detail, drive to advance career
- Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the 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)
- Workplace Type
- This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
- We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.