Communications Technician 1

Description

• 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.
• All employees are expected to consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
• Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24" x 24".
• Installation of cable trays within communications rooms
• Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.
• This position requires that you be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment while facilitating the installation of cabling and electronics. A focus on safety, quality, production and schedule is fundamental to all work performed.
• Terminating and testing of horizontal copper cabling
• Installation of Category rated copper and fiber optic cable.
• Participating in job site cleanup.
• Maintaining clean work area.
• Terminating fiber optic cable via anaerobic, mechanical and fusion splicing.
• Troubleshoot and fix communications cable issues.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Installing prefab assembly unassisted.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Termination and splicing of copper riser cable.
• M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site.
• Installation of panels, enclosures and electronics.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Installation of plywood, racks and cabinets.
• Installing ENT conduit, surface mount raceways, wall and floor sleeves.
• Labeling of communications systems including cable, panels, and electronics.
• Installation of interior conduit and surface mount raceway systems.

Requirements

• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience
• Candidates must be willing to work in different countries for up to 6 months out of the year and travel within the United States, as well.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• The candidate must have extensive experience with the installation, termination and testing of Structured Cable Plant in commercial environments. Hospital or Airport installs will be a plus.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained).
• Must be 18 years of age
• Employee is required to provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve and safety toed boots.
• Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts.
• The candidate should have knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Familiarity working with: - BlueBeam - Fluke Versiv - MS Office Word and Excel
• Employees must provide their own hand tools.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
• 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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance