Technician I Structured Cabling

Job Summary

the communications technician i must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. typically the technician i possesses no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• install work area outlets for floor (e.g., monument modular furniture), surface mount boxes, and wall boxes
• drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method
• route cable through modular furniture
• perform pre-termination procedures, organize, form-dress cables, determine length, slack and label cables
• suspend and support cable correctly (cable-tray, j-hook, d-rings, bridal rings, trapeze)
• build closets, mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware
• install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required
• perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration
• terminate low-voltage devices
• complete all ies commercial paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, etc.)
• adhere to and participate in all company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations
• other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications, Physical and Mental Requirements

• ability to work in outdoor or indoor construction environments
• self-motivated, positive, professional; contribute to project process improvement
• promote company culture and mission
• problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; effective oral and written communication
• ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, reporting and quality requirements
• work at heights, off a ladder, in confined spaces; lift up to 50 lb and move up to 75 lb
• ability to see and distinguish colors, read small print, recognize audible signals such as dial tones
• travel within branch or regional territory as needed; regular attendance mandatory

Tools

• screwdriver, drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips, pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool with 110 and 66 block blades

Education, Certification, License and Skill Requirements

• high school diploma or GED equivalent
• 0-1 year experience in telecommunications or related technical field
• mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• basic construction industry knowledge preferred
• ability to use listed tools effectively
• driver’s license preferred; must meet company minimum driving standards

Compensation

• hourly rate: $21.00 – $22.00

Benefits

• health insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution match
• paid time off
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• dental and vision coverage
• long-term disability
• critical illness, accident, legal and pet coverage
• auto and home insurance discount programs