Telecom Plant Manager

Northern Arkansas Telephone Company

$80K — $100K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication or related field OR 4+ years experience in telecommunications and broadband services.
  • Working knowledge of outside plant telephone design.
  • Demonstrated analytical reasoning skills.
  • Strong communication skills with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all outside plant construction, installation, and repair activities for residential and business customers.
  • Conduct quality control visits for construction and repair work.
  • Coordinate with departments to ensure customer satisfaction throughout projects.
  • Monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure completion within standards.
  • Maintain detailed records of budgets, schedules, and resource use.
  • Interpret technical documents including staking sheets and geographical surveys.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal RUS specifications for outside plant work.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to shape the digital future of rural communities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Direct leadership role with impactful responsibilities
  • Engagement in a mission-driven organization
  • Work in the scenic landscapes of north-central Arkansas
Full Job Description

Join NATCO Communications in our pursuit to bring fiber optic broadband connectivity to some of the most rural areas of north central Arkansas! We are on a mission to transform the digital landscape of north-central Arkansas by extending the reach of fiber optic broadband to the most remote corners of our service area. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are seeking a dynamic and results-driven OSP Telecom Plant Manager to join our team.

The Telecom Plant Manager will be at the forefront of supervising, planning, and coordinating all outside plant construction, installation, and repair activities for both residential and business customers. This position provides direct leadership and management for in-home Installation and Repair Technicians as well as the Telecom Construction group, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery across all operational areas. The ideal candidate is a natural-born leader, equipped with a proven track record in organizing teams and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of the fiber broadband industry.

Eager to play a key role in expanding networks and unlocking new opportunities in the picturesque landscapes and waterways of north-central Arkansas? Unlock your potential with NATCO!

Some of the regular and reoccurring responsibilities and expectations of a Telecom Plant Manager at NATCO may include, but not be limited to:

  • Directly supervise and manage in-home Installation and Repair Technicians and Telecom Construction personnel;
  • Ensure work complete for all outside plant activities to include quality standard adherence and reporting;
  • Perform quality control visits for construction, install and repair activities;
  • Cross-coordinate with outside departments to ensure customer satisfaction;
  • Monitor project progress to ensure timely and budget conscious completion;
  • Maintain accurate records of budgets, schedules, equipment and materials used;
  • Draw, read, and understand staking sheets, map, geographical survey map and circuit designs;
  • Ensure compliance with Federal RUS specifications for work performed by outside plant employees and contractors;
  • Understand material and equipment involved in telephone operations to include copper, fiber and coaxial cable and their distribution design;
  • Display telecom/broadband technical expertise, project management skills, and a client-focused approach while staying updated with industry trends;
  • Provide detailed reviews of service disruptions to include trending and root cause analysis.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunication or like field OR minimum of 4 years' experience installing, provisioning, and maintaining telecommunications and/or broadband services.
  • Must have working knowledge of all outside plant telephone design.
  • Must demonstrate analytical reasoning ability.
  • Ability to communicate with customers effectively and professionally.


Please email your resumes to Human Resources at [email protected] .

This is a safety sensitive position that requires a valid driver license, drug screening, and a background check.

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