Summary
About this role
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
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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.
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 [email protected]
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.
Other facts
About J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P
JE Dunn Construction is a family- and employee-owned company and the sixth-largest domestic general contractor in the United States, with 26 offices nationwide. We provide construction management, design-build, and integrated construction services across a wide range of markets. From design and preconstruction through closeout, we work in close partnership with our clients to deliver safe, high-quality projects nationwide. Building authentic partnerships and a shared commitment to doing the right thing guides our work.
John Ernest (Ernie) Dunn founded JE Dunn Construction Company in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1924. His philosophy was simple: Treat people fairly and offer clients quality service at a fair price. His vision and approach to conducting business still influence our people and our work today.
Since our founding, JE Dunn has grown into a trusted partner with offices in 17 states. Our longevity and continued growth are a direct result of our people and the relationships they build every day. We take a resolute responsibility for our role in each project and for the communities we serve.
At JE Dunn, people come first. As an employee-owned construction company, we’ve spent more than 100 years creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. Our success is powered by our people and our shared commitment to doing the right thing, giving back, and building authentic partnerships in the communities where we live and work. These principles drive our vision to enrich lives through inspired people and places.
We believe successful projects start with people. Our teams take time to understand each client’s journey and remain flexible, accountable, and transparent from start to finish. Through unmatched communication and ongoing collaboration, we bring the right people and the right tools together to support informed decisions, reduce risk, and deliver outcomes aligned with project goals.
Ready to work with us? Learn more at jedunn.com.
What you'll do
- The Senior Aptitude Technician will support technology system activities including installation, testing, and maintenance on job sites. This role involves leading a crew, ensuring safety, and achieving production goals while maintaining quality standards.
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