Cable Technician

ShiftClicks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K eligible

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Outsource is seeking a Cable Technician in the Washington, DC area with 2+ years of experience in low voltage cabling installation for commercial environments.

Responsibilities include pulling and routing CAT5/6 cables, terminating jacks and distribution frames, and installing racks and support structures. Weekly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of low voltage cabling installation experience in a commercial setting.
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC standards.
• Able to read schematics and line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Pull and route CAT5/6/6A cables in a new construction commercial environment.
• Terminate jacks and dress/terminate distribution frames (66/110 blocks, patch panels).
• Install support structures (ladders, racks, j-hooks).

Skills

Low voltage cabling

Commercial installations

Schematic reading

Fiber splicing

Tools

Punch downs

Snips

Wire strippers

Cordless drill

PPE

Job description

Cable Technician - $15-$30/hr - DOE

We are currently hiring Cable Technicians with 2+ years of experience performing low voltage cable installation in a commercial environment in the Washington, DC Area.

Cable Technician Duties

• Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment
• Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch panels)
• Installing support structures (ladders, racks, j-hooks)

Requirements

• Recent experience performing low voltage / structured cabling installations in a commercial setting
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards
• Rack and stack work, closet work, putting together server racks, patch panels
• Fiber experience including Anaerobic Terminations, SC and LC Connectors, and Splicing is a huge plus
• Ability to read and understand schematic and line diagrams
• Your own basic telecom tools including punch downs, snips, wire strippers, cordless drill, PPE (safety gear), etc.

Compensation

• Competitive starting pay $15 - $30/hr or depending on experience
• Get paid weekly!
• Option to enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision, and contribute to 401K
• Referral Bonuses of up to $250 for referrals that result in a placement.

Company Description

Outsource is the largest staffing firm in the nation specializing in the placement of low voltage and electrical talent. We deploy crews of qualified technicians to electrical and low voltage contractors on a temporary basis in all 50 states, and we fill hundreds of permanent job openings directly with our clients each year. Outsource has been in business since 1998 with 24 locations across the nation. The company's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California.