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Traveling Senior Aptitude Technician

JE Dunn Construction, Atlanta, GA, United States


Traveling Senior Aptitude Technician

Temple, TX, USSavannah, GA, US, 31401Dallas, TX, US, 75254Tampa, FL, US, 33609Austin, TX, US, 78704Charlotte, NC, US, 28217Tempe, AZ, US, 85281Nashville, TN, US, 37210Houston, TX, US, 77057Omaha, NE, US, 68118Kansas City, MO, US, 64106Oklahoma City, OK, US, 73104Des Moines, IA, US, 50389Atlanta, GA, US, 30339

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Aptitude, JE Dunn's strategic partner for technology integration services, was born out of the growing need to meet the increasingly complex demands of modern building projects.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Senior Aptitude Technician will support integrated technology system activities (installation, testing, and maintenance) on a job site by working with tools, participating in testing and installing systems. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and supervising a crew as a working lead. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy & Decision Making: Makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor and refers all exceptions to supervisor.

Career Path: Aptitude Foreman

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

SENIOR APTITUDE TECHNICIAN FAMILY - CORE

Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company's safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others

Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project

Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards

Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project

Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew

Understands and achieves crew production goals

Establishes crew sizes that align with production goals

Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes

Communicates with suppliers and coordinates delivery of supplies to jobsite

Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties

Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work

Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting

Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings

Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development

Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work

Leads a small team implementing complex installations and ensuring team adherence to industry standards and project timelines

Oversees quality of all aspects of structured cabling projects

Troubleshoots advanced systems issues and implement effective solutions

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner

Effective Communication skills, verbal and written

Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work

Proficiency with termination and splicing tools and inspection scopes

Understanding of MPO trunks and high-density systems

Proficient with OTDR, OLTS, and inspection tools

Demonstrated ability to manage multi-system integration projects

BICSI, NICET, or manufacturer certifications preferred

Basic understanding of principles of layout and construction math

Ability to complete assigned duties with minimal guidance

Ability to provide excellent customer service

Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Proficiency in MS Office and other computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)

In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

2+ years' experience in cable installation, testing or maintenance, with a preference towards experience in a data center environment (Preferred)

Working Environment

Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds

May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)

Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs

Must have reliable transportation

May require use of respirator

Must be comfortable working at projected heights, narrow workspaces, various depths (trenches)

Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing

Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Specific environmental and physical requirements may vary by project type/location

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

Click here for benefits details

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to

accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Requisition ID: 60535

Why Work at Aptitude

Being a part of the Aptitude team offers a unique combination of the excitement of contributing to the growth of an innovative start-up, yet also backed by the stability of a nearly 100-year-old leader in the construction industry. We take pride in hiring smart, capable team players who are subject matter experts in a wide variety of technology systems and who enjoy the challenge of complex, yet rewarding projects. What's more, we enjoy giving back to our communities, and we like to have fun!

About Aptitude

For more information on who we are, clickhere. (https://aptitudeii.com/)

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Nearest Major Market:

Killeen

Nearest Secondary Market:

Temple