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IES Communications · 8 hours ago

Lead Communications Technician

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24/hr - $27/hr

2+ years exp

IES Communications is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, specializing in electrical, mechanical, and communications contracting solutions. The Lead Communications Technician will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects, ensuring job completion according to quality and safety requirements while managing project staff efficiency.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Information ServicesInformation Technology

Responsibilities

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

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 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 serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and constructions meetings when required

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 will complete other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Telecommunications experienceBlueprint interpretationSupervisory skillsTechnical knowledgeProblem-solving skillsSafety complianceCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProject management

Required

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency

Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others

Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools

Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements

Must know the universal communications color codes

Must meet Company minimum driving standards

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 promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners

The Communications Technician II must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s)

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 work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds

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 be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed

Regular attendance is mandatory