Cable Technician - UNCLEARED Level 0

Orion Consortium, LLC.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Level 0 Cable Technician to handle installation and termination of cabling systems. Candidates must have at least two years of technical experience and a BICSI Installer 1 certification, showcasing strong skills in cable management and testing. This role requires a physical ability to lift heavy equipment and maintain high performance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of cable termination, testing, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running cables and installing cabling under floors and above ceilings.
• Field terminate cabling using various connectors and test for performance.
• Perform cable management and labeling.

Skills

Cable termination

Testing

Cable management

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

BICSI Installer 1 certification

Job description

The Level 0 Cable Technician shall possess the following capabilities: Able to assist in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services; Able to read drawings to establish correct wiring/cable runs; With minimal assistance, install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks; Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques; Field test cabling for performance specifications; Cable labeling; Perform cable management in racks and termination shelves; Successfully terminate various types of copper connectors; Able to discuss pathways, spaces, bonding and grounding and firestopping; Able to choose the correct tool or methodology for specific cabling tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: Shall have a minimum of two (2) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination. Areas of knowledge must include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation. A minimum of two (2) years technical experience and a BICSI Installer 1 certification required. Additional two (2) years of experience may be substituted for certification.

Position requires a TS/SCI.