Permit Coordinator - CableCom

CableCom is seeking a motivated, solution-orientated, self-starter to join our Benicia, California team as a Permit Coordinator. Successful candidates will have experience working on utility plans and be knowledgeable of construction standards and municipal ordinances. Ideal candidates would also have a background in CAD or an aptitude to learn computer aided design. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. We offer competitive pay and an extensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $20 - $24 per hour.

 Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with construction management to create permit schedules that align with project construction schedules.

• Experience or knowledge of State, Highway Department & Municipal requirements for CATV construction permitting processes.

• Interface with numerous municipal building and roadway departments to complete permit application requests, coordinate work inspections and secure project completion approvals.

• Deliver completed permit applications and fees to various municipal Public Works or business license departments to secure construction and right-of-way encroachment permits.

• Prepare permit estimates and order check requests for permit fees associated with project.

• Track and manage permits for multiple projects concurrently.

• Cultivate positive working relationships with municipalities and other permitting entities.

• Perform independent utility walk-outs.

• Attend site visits and field meetings with inspectors and construction crew.

• Track all permits through their life cycle, ensuring all requirements are met to ensure timely processing to meet project deadlines through permit closure.

• Must be willing to work shifts as assigned, including daily overtime when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Desired attributes include: effective communicator, highly organized, forward thinking, goal orientated, problem solver, dependable.
• Must possess a valid drivers license. 
• Knowledge of typical aerial and underground utility construction practices
• Knowledge of GO95 and GO120 construction regulations
• Working knowledge of MUTCD traffic control permitting requirements
• Organized and able to maintain tracking sheets. Knowledge of Smartsheet preferred.
• Ability to create professional documents as needed
• Ability to perform physical tasks as assigned for the duration of the daily shift.
• Standing - 2 to 4 hours daily.
• Walking - 2 to 4 hours daily.
• Sitting - 6 to 8 hours daily.
• Driving - typically 4 to 6 hours daily.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Short & Long Term Disability.
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation (PTO).

Who we are...

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.