Inside/Outside Cable Plant Technician

GovCIO; Qatar; On-site; QAR 179,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming government IT! This role as an Inside/Outside Cable Technician involves crucial responsibilities such as installing and maintaining multi-purpose communications cables, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and operating heavy equipment. You will play a vital role in enhancing the infrastructure that supports government operations. If you have a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, this position offers the chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking environment. Your expertise will help shape the future of government IT services and solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in cabling installation and maintenance.
• Secret clearance required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide I/O cable plant support and technical operations.
• Install, test, and maintain various types of communications cables.

Skills

Installation of ducts and conduits

Pulling cables and terminating

Testing, splicing, and repairing cabling

Operation of heavy equipment

Compliance with OSHA standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cable analyzer/Fluke DTX1800

Optical time domain reflectometer

Multi-meter

Fiber optic splicing machine

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

VISIO

ArcGIS

Google Earth

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Inside/Outside Cable Technician. This position will be located in Qatar and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

The contractor shall:

1. Provide I/O cable plant support.
2. Perform day-to-day technical operations of the I/O infrastructure.
3. Install, test, remove and perform OM&S of aerial, underground and buried multi-purpose communications cable (copper, coaxial, fiber optic).
4. Operate heavy equipment (e.g., cable reel trucks, trenchers, backhoes, chiselers, bobcat, 20k all-terrain forklift).
5. Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), AF Office of Safety and Health (AFOSH) (AFI 91-202), and TO-site specific local policies and procedures.

Equipment and Software

• Cable analyzer/Fluke DTX1800 with fiber optic modules or equivalent power meter.
• Optical time domain reflectometer or equivalent.
• Multi-meter.
• Fiber optic splicing machine: Fujikura 50S/60S.
• Cable reel trucks and trailers.
• Backhoes, chippers, and trenchers.
• AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Project.
• VISIO.
• ArcGIS.
• Google Earth.
• Standard manhole gas detector: IBird-MX6; Cable locater.

Qualifications

High School with 3 - 6 years (or commensurate experience). Clearance Required: Secret.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Intermediate-level practical experience in: installation of ducts and conduits; pulling cables and terminating, testing, splicing, and repairing interior and outside copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling; installation of fiber optic modems, fiber multiplex equipment, fiber patch panels, analog and digital copper patch panels, main and intermediate distribution frames; installation of lightning protection and supporting ground and power connections; installation of cabinets, cable ladder and rack systems, and equipment components in the cabinets.
• Experience with the operation of heavy equipment such as: track excavator-changeable scoop/hydraulic jackhammer, standard backhoe, bobcat, cable reel truck and 20K all-terrain forklift.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $49,380.00 - USD $67,444.00 /Yr.