Telecommunications Technician 1

Description

• Must secure company tools & materials daily.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Maintain a clean working environment & participate in daily job site cleanup.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Provide basic tools from the provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Must be able to perform Quality Assurance checks of the team’s work to ensure cable installation is performed within all applicable requirements.

Requirements

• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• Understand how to Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure including Copper & Fiber Cables, both active & passive components using electronic devices.
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company.
• Ability to lead the installation of cable from Telecommunications Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following directions & ensuring cables are installed methodically & arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing & termination.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas.
• Active Security Clearance
• Ability to Sketch Rack, Floor & Wall Elevations.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in related Telecommunications experience specific to the oversight & installation of OSP & ISP Copper, CCTV, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling within diverse construction industries.
• Knowledge & understanding of different color codes & strong familiarity with TIA & EIA Standards.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Previous experience installing various types of Low-Voltage Cabling.
• Position may require up to 25% Travel which may include domestic &/or International.
• Various Telecommunications Devices o Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
• Basic knowledge of operating Hand & Power Tools safely, along with adhering to all Safety Regulations & Procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Applications.
• BICSI credentials to include Technician.
• Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
• Ability to successfully install one or more of the following systems including Backbone & Riser Cable (Copper & Fiber), Plywood & Racks, Cable Trays (TC, MDF & IDF), OSP & ISP, along with Site Grounding.
• Required to have a full set of Tools obtained prior to the first day of employment as needed to perform the position.
• Previous working experience in Terminating, Testing & Troubleshooting of Horizontal Copper (Cat 5, Cat 6).
• Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment.
• Must be 18 years of age with reliable transportation daily to & from the appointed jobsite.
• Experience in & knowledge of telecommunications installation in complex markets including Federal & Government Facilities, Healthcare/Hospitals, Commercial Buildings & Mission Critical Facilities.
• Ability to pass basic telecommunications knowledge test.
• High School Diploma OR GED required.
• Ability to label & test Horizonal Cable as required for the position.
• Understanding of Installation, Inspection, Terminating, Testing and Troubleshooting of ISP/OSP Telecommunications Systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A & Associated Equipment) Including:
• Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.

Benefits

• Various pathways and Cable Tray

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance