Permit Specialist

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

FiberTel is hiring an experienced Permit Specialist for our Springville, UT office.

The Permit Specialist will assist the Engineering Department in preparing and submitting permit packages to municipalities, counties, and public works departments. He/she will track the progress of permit applications and ensure they are moving through the proper process. This position will coordinate with engineers regarding construction scope of work as well as working with our construciton department to schedule dates and permit requirements.

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and coordinate necessary applications, fees, and signatures required for submittal 

• Process, track and follow-up throughout the permitting process

• Work closely with engineering department 

• Answer various questions regarding building permits and what is necessary to obtain one 

• Maintain positive relationships with municipalities customers

• File blueprints, permits, drawings, and other project documents

• Provide permit status updates to custoemrs and/or engineering and construction departments

• Provide general customer support as needed 

• Maintain, retrieve, and organize data 

• Prepare reports relating to permits 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to read maps with familiarity with underground and aerial utility construction and terms
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with Municipalities, customers, employees, etc
• Associates degree in relevant field (preferred) 
• Prior construction experience (required) 
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, and ability to learn other programs as needed
• Good written and oral communication
• Possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position

Benefits Include: 

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident  
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts  
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)  
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)  
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching  
• Short & Long Term Disability  
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance  
• Paid Holidays and Vacation  
• Per Diem based on all travel project 

Working Conditions: 

This job operates in both office and field environments with occasional exposure to noise and other hazards. This job routinely uses standard office equipment. 

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee. 

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required 

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. 

FiberTel, LLC 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.