Assistant Plant Manager
Specialized Recruiting Group
1 Positions
ID: 90134
Posted On 04/22/2026
Refreshed On 05/23/2026
Job Overview
Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager for a confidential opportunity with a telecommunications provider in Northeast Iowa. This role supports fiber construction, outside plant operations, and network expansion initiatives, working closely with the Plant Manager to ensure reliable delivery of broadband, voice, and video services.
The Assistant Plant Manager will contribute to fiber network expansion and daily plant operations, helping coordinate field activities, contractors, and project timelines from planning through service activation. This role works cross-functionally to support network reliability, safety, and overall operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with planning and execution of fiber construction and network expansion projects
- Coordinate field crews and contractors for installations, maintenance, and outages
- Oversee fiber placement, splicing, testing, and service activation
- Monitor network performance and troubleshoot service issues
- Maintain accurate fiber maps, documentation, and plant records
- Support permitting, budgeting, materials, and contractor management
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations
- Act as backup to the Plant Manager as needed
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in fiber optic construction, outside plant, or telecom operations
- Knowledge of FTTH/FTTP, broadband, and VoIP systems
- Ability to read construction prints, fiber maps, and technical schematics
- Experience coordinating crews or managing projects preferred
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
- Valid driver's license required
Primary Contact
1690906985425
Cassie Gibson
Executive Recruiter,
(563)557-1064
Phone
Phone
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Fax
Cassie.Gibson@Expresspros.com
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Job Details
Categories
Manufacturing
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Full Time
Pay/Salary
$36-40/hr
Qualifications
Education
High School/GED
Experience
2-5 Years
Company ID
36232
Job REQ #
# Positions
1
Start Date
20260422
End Date
20260626
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About the Company
Specialized Recruiting Group is an Express Employment Professionals company with a focus on Professional and Executive Search. We recruit and maintain a pipeline of highly skilled professionals in a variety of areas for interim/project assignments, contract-to-hire assignments, and permanent (direct hire) placement. Our team is uniquely equipped to help companies find the talent their business needs, and help talented professionals take the next step in their careers.
Specialized Recruiting Group is proud to serve the communities of Dubuque, Waterloo, and Southwest WI with a full offering of recruiting, training, and human resource services. Since we opened our doors, we have focused on not only helping companies find top talent, but also helping them develop and retain talent.