Drafting and Permitting Technician

Communication Data Link; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job summary

Communication Data Link is seeking a Drafting/Permitting Technician to support the early stages of projects. The role will draft layouts for utility construction, read and interpret documents, and coordinate permit requirements with surrounding cities.

Most work will be at a desk with some field reviews at job sites; this is a full-time, in-person position in Grimes, IA, with overtime potential during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• Adaptable to meet changing business needs
• Outgoing, confident with excellent communication skills (oral & written)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Strong follow up and tracking of multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Drafting layouts for utility construction projects including route and structure planning
• Read and interpret construction documents from multiple customers
• Knowledgeable about permit requirements for each surrounding city
• Submit and obtain all permits needed to facilitate cable installation

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Multitasking

Follow-ups

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Communication Data Link is seeking a Drafting/Permitting Technician to add to the department. This role will be responsible for an integral part of the initial stages of the job. This position will be very independent and work closely with outside entities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting layouts for utility construction projects including route and structure planning.
• Read and interpret construction documents from multiple customers
• Knowledgeable about permit requirements for each surrounding city
• Submit and obtain all permits needed to facilitate cable installation

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Adaptable to meet changing business needs throughout the year
• Outgoing, confident and possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Computer Literacy - Intermediate MS office suite and experience with a CAD Program
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Strong follow up and tracking of multiple tasks

Communication Data Link offers

• Competitive Wages
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company provided uniforms
• 401k plan with company match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

Work expectations

• Standard Work Week: Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; some overtime will be available with seasonality of work.
• Most work with be at a desk, with occasional field work to review the job site
• Strong focus on computer work

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience

• Drafting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: Grimes, IA 50111 (Required)

Ability to Relocate: Grimes, IA 50111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person