Outside Plant Engineer

Description

CS Technologies is looking to hire an experienced Outside Plant Engineer for our Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin markets.

This position is responsible for OSP construction, maintenance and repair of network facilities for CS Technologies and affiliated company fiber networks in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. This position reports to the Outside Plant Manager and works closely with the Director of Operations and the rest of the CS Technologies team.

As part of the Outside Plant oversight team of CS Technologies you’ll design and manage the installation of the local telecommunications network, coordinate fiber placement and other services to specified buildings.  This will include all activities to extend the fiber network into buildings, business parks, neighborhoods and homes (FTTH). Ongoing inspection activities of multiple vendors to assure a quality product. Oversight and timely input of as-builts into mapping software and other as-built documentation systems. You’ll be our liaison with multiple City and County engineering departments responsible for positive ongoing relationships.

Qualifications

Why this Job?

As an Outside Plant Engineer for CS Technologies, you will be part of a team that is professional, positive, skilled, and is full of energy, drive and commitment.  Our local Operations Team is focused on providing our customers with the most positive, professional experience possible.  This work is gratifying as we take challenges head on and overcome them every day.  You will be part of a team in which Management, Sales, Operations and Engineering are cooperative, experienced and tenured in running our business within CS Technologies and its affiliated companies in Iowa and Wisconsin. 

How to Achieve Outstanding Performance

• Maintaining and updating records in OSP mapping and Visio Ring diagrams.
• Someone who looks for better, more efficient ways to get the work done and comes to the table with creative and cost-efficient solutions.
• Someone who thrives in an environment of moving pieces and can manage them effortlessly.
• Bring new buildings on-net as well as work on inside plant extensions within a building.
• Coordinate Outside and Inside Plant construction activities. 
• Become familiar with the different outside entities (City, County and external vendors) and inside systems needed to fulfill the job requirements within your first two months on the job. 
• Deliver clean fiber connectivity between locations on-time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Have an extremely strong attention to detail
• Help keep track of OSP related inventory

What We’re Looking For.

• Outside Plant Engineering experience - required
• Fiber splicing experience - required
• Cost Estimating experience - required
• Project management experience related to utility construction - required
• Project management experience related to OSP construction – required
• Construction inspection experience - required
• Permitting experience – required
• Working with City permitting and engineering departments – required
• Experience managing external vendors - required
• Experience with Fiber Management systems – required
• Experience with underground and overhead construction – required
• As built true up validation and mapping system input – required
• A Valid Driver’s license including a clean driving record – required

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Must be able to drive company vehicle.  Must be able to utilize hand tools, a cellular telephone and a significant amount of test and fiber splicing equipment.  Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop and reach.  Must be available to work occasional off hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Every decision made at CS Technologies concerning hiring, promotion, compensation, training, assignment of job responsibilities, termination, or any other aspect of the employment relationship is to be made without regard to any legally protected characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. CS Technologies strives for a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to racial, sexual, ethnic or religious.

Primary Location: US - Eldridge, IA – Quad Cities & Dubuque, IA and Cuba City & Belmont, WI

Work Locations: Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin - 125 N Second Street, Eldridge, IA 52748

Job: Plant - Outside Plant Engineer

Organization: CS Technologies and affiliated companies in Iowa and Wisconsin

Shift: Day Job, Full-time Job Posting: November 10, 2021

Please EMAIL cover letter, resume and salary history to: hr@cstech.com

Controller  (Eldridge, IA)

Central Scott Telephone and Subsidiaries is seeking an Controller for its Accounting and Finance department located in Eldridge, IA.  Eldridge is located just north of the Quad Cities metro-area offering access to amenities often missing in a small-town environment.

This position will be training with the current Controller who is retiring in 2022. This role reports directly to the CFO who has been with Central Scott Telephone since 1998. In this role you will support the operations of Central Scott Telephone in Eldridge, IA, Cuba City Telephone and Belmont Telephone in WI, as well as CLEC operations in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois and Dubuque, IA.

Job Functions:

• Assist with the preparation of Financial Statements and related analysis
• Regulatory filings with State and National government bodies
• Maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, making appropriate adjustments on a timely basis
• Prepare supporting schedules and explanations for external auditors
• Compilation of Data for corporate office and regulatory agencies
• Assist with annual budget preparation, forecast adjustments and annual financial audit
• Supervise accounts payable and payroll functions to insure accurate processing
• Other assignments as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related business field required
• Strong working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is essential
• CPA license or advanced degree preferred
• Experience with telecommunications and broadband services preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in an accounting role preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Professionalism:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Presents a positive and professional image
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work
• Communicate with customers and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner

Compensation:

• Commensurate with prior experience and in the range of $75,000 to $90,000 annually
• Benefits as afforded other employees of Central Scott Telephone

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Every decision made at Central Scott Telephone concerning hiring, promotion, compensation, training, assignment of job responsibilities, termination, or any other aspect of the employment relationship is to be made without regard to any legally protected characteristics such as race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Central Scott Telephone strives for a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to racial, sexual, ethnic or religious.

Primary Location: US - Eldridge, IA

Work Location: 125 N Second Street, Eldridge, IA 52748

Job: Controller (Eldridge, IA)

Organization: CS Technologies and affiliated companies in Iowa and Wisconsin

Shift: Day Job, Full-time

Job Posting: August 25th, 2021

Please EMAIL cover letter, resume and salary history to: hr@cstech.com

Telecom Network Technician (Eldridge, IA)

Central Scott Telephone / CS Technologies is looking to hire an experienced Telecom Network Technician. Eldridge, Iowa is just 10 minutes north of the Quad-Cities. In Eldridge, Central Scott Telephone has 21 employees serving over 3,500 broadband subscribers. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of duties including Internet, phone and video-service installations and repair; supports timely customer installations and ongoing satisfaction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Central Scott Telephone / CS Technologies provide Internet, phone and video-services in the Scott County communities of Eldridge, Long Grove, Parkview, Donahue, McCausland & Dixon, Iowa. CS Technologies currently operates in the communities of Bettendorf, Davenport, and Dubuque, Iowa as well as Rock Island and Moline, Illinois. Together with our Wisconsin operations Central Scott Telephone / CS Technologies serves a diverse mix of both residential and business customer requirements.

Central Scott Telephone / CS Technologies of Eldridge, Iowa is seeking a motivated individual with technical skills to perform a variety of installation and repair duties including Internet, phone and video-service installations. Other responsibilities consist of trouble shooting and repair of these services. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Associates degree, plus knowledge of or experience with copper, coaxial and fiber based facilities, IPTV, ADSL 2+, VDSL, LAN/WAN, Adtran TA5K platform, Calix B & E series, data circuits, FTTH, DSLAM, Cat 5E, span lines, Hi-Caps, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma - required
• Relevant Associate’s degree - in lieu of experience

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Various types of cabling experience – preferred
• CATV and IPTV experience - preferred 
• Basic electrical theory – preferred        
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - required 
• Ability to work independently - required 
• Positive customer service attitude – required 
• Ability to perform in-depth trouble shooting – required 
• Attention to detail – required 
• Fast learner and self-starter - required 
• PC and smartphone application knowledge (Google, Microsoft, Adobe, etc..) – required 
• Experience in working with basic hand tools and drills – required 
• Safety first mindset – required 
• Eligible to work in USA - required

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Performs work duties both inside customer premises and outdoors often in harsh environments. Travel is required to customer locations; must be able to drive company vehicle and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Must be able to push, pull, bend, stoop, climb and reach. Must be available to work occasional off hours and participate in on-call rotation. Must have good hearing and ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds, climb stairs, ladder and at times work in tight spaces. Pass drug testing. Perform other physical duties as required.

Compensation:

• Commensurate with prior experience and in the range of $17 to $24 hourly
• Benefits as afforded other employees of Central Scott Telephone

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Every decision made at Central Scott Telephone / CS Technologies concerning hiring, promotion, compensation, training, assignment of job responsibilities, termination, or any other aspect of the employment relationship is made without regard to any legally protected characteristics such as race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Primary Location: US - Eldridge, IA – Quad Cities, IA and IL, Dubuque, IA and at times Cuba City, WI

Work Locations: Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin - 125 N Second St., Eldridge, IA 52748

Job: Combo Technician

Organization: CS Technologies and affiliated companies in Iowa and Wisconsin

Shift: Primary 1^st, Full-time

Job Posting: August 25th, 2021

Please EMAIL cover letter, resume, and salary history to: hr@cstech.com