Permit Drafter I - Ervin Cable

A successful Permit Drafter I shall be responsible for preparing all permits for; Railroads, DOT, Cities, Counties, and Utilities as well as ensuring timely permit approval; also, planning routes from the current network in order to find the best route to permit to the customer location; also, responsible for identifying, procuring, and complying with governmental and non-governmental permits. Under supervision prepare pole applications and ROW permits for approval by the permitting authority. At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of telecommunications network design; ability to use ARCGIS and other office related equipment, familiarity with telecommunications design software; ability to read, understand, interpret, input and analyze data.

In order to perform this job, you must demonstrate, either by training or experience:

• Work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
• Exceptional critical thinking ability
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Interpret and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy and completeness
• Perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve project objectives
• Work safely, with or without supervision
• Excellent manual dexterity and the ability to work seated at a table for extended periods

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or 2 years of related work experience
• Proficient in the use of office hardware and software (PCs, Tablets, Printers, Copiers, Microsoft, Google, etc.)
• Experienced in assigned function, example (Accounting, Engineering, IT, Procurement, Project Mgmt, etc.)
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check
  
  

What you'll get...

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Savings w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Company Discounts
• Legal Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Who we are...

We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others, safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

We serve the nation from more than 500 field offices and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 15,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

EEO:

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.