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Traveling Senior Aptitude Technician

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: J.E. Dunn Construction Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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 work spaces, 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.…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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