Utilities Associate (Permitting / ROW) at TEKsystems

Company: TEKsystems

Title: Utilities Associate

Office Location: Georgetown, TX

Schedule: In-office 5 days/week

Duration: On-Going Contract through 2025

Compliance: Willing to consent to Drug Test & Background Check

Hourly Pay Rate: Up to $35.00 -- based on permitting/ROW experience with Telecom/Cable provider

Top Skills Required:

1) Expert knowledge of utilities, power, and permit processing / management of permit process / right-of-way (ROW)

2) 3+ years experience with service provider in telecom industry preferred, building relationships with municipalities, towns, cities, state, and Federal.

3.) Must have expert knowledge of Construction/Utility compliance standards

Experience dealing with local utilities and managing permit process for utilities and right of way

Job Description:

The Utilities associate ensures quality control for all types of FTTP and HFC system plant construction and activation (ie: aerial, underground, MDU, and B/A) in a manner that ensures the clients technical fiber and construction requirements are adhered to, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction through a high level of operational efficiency. Assists the management team in ensuring that the clients contractor adheres to all specified construction requirements. Responsible for ensuring construction compliance in the upgrade, repair, maintenance, testing and documentation of all outside plant system components, from hub to distribution network.

This compliance position is a Regional Position which will encompass the entire AUS Region that it is responsible for, the actual “report to” location will be determined based upon the candidate(s) selected.

Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as described in all Construction Technician positions in full and adequate manner

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Valid States Driver’s License within State of Employment and CDL where applicable.

Min 5 years’ experience with construction and/or fiber responsibilities

Strong written and oral communications skills.

Knowledge of all MDU, aerial, underground and BA construction materials and equipment, related hand tools, including technical familiarity with HFC and FTTP system plant components and wiring.

Knowledge of aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications.

Knowledge of MDU and B/A construction procedures and specifications.

Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications as necessary.

Knowledge of basic design calculations for HFC and FTTP design specifications

Knowledge of all contractor specifications and billing procedures.

Knowledge of complete safety precautions.

Must possess good PC skills including knowledge of MS Office software.

Knowledge of construction compliance technician skills.

Knowledge of clients system/plant components for HFC and FTTP

Knowledge to operate all tools and equipment necessary for the construction compliance position in a safe and responsible manner.

Ability to assist management in handling customer complaints in a professional and complete manner

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00

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 Georgetown,TX.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 3, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.