Cabling Technician

Pieper Electric, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Pieper Electric/Systems Technologies is hiring Cabling Technicians for Madison, WI and the Milwaukee Metro area. We welcome all experience levels, from entry level to seasoned cable technicians, to join our team.

Responsibilities include installing, terminating, and testing cabling and fiber, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety and quality on site. Must have valid driver's license and be willing to travel.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required.
• 1-5 years in the communications industry; supervising a crew preferred.
• Self-starter with willingness to tackle difficult cabling jobs.
• Basic computer skills and ability to write well.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read blueprints and English literacy.
• Valid driver's license and insurance proof.
• BICSI certification preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Enforce a safe jobsite and maintain safety standards.
• Supervise technicians to ensure high-quality installs.
• Analyze blueprints for job site knowledge.
• Run new cabling and conduit in buildings.
• Terminate and test fiber optic cabling and data cabling.
• Terminate voice and data jacks and patch panels.
• Build racks and mount equipment.
• Install pathways and cabling and travel to locations.
• Complete required paperwork accurately.
• Read floor plans and comply with specifications.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Teamwork

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school or equivalent

BICSI certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Pieper Electric/Systems Technologies is hiring Cabling Technicians for Madison, WI & the Milwaukee Metro area. We are looking for all levels of experience including entry level to experienced cable technicians.

Job Functions

• Enforce a safe jobsite, maintaining compliance with company safety standards
• Supervise additional technicians' work ensuring high quality installs
• Analyze blueprints effectively for job site knowledge
• Analyze upcoming tasks and anticipates equipment, procedures and training
• Responsible for running new cabling and conduit in new or existing buildings
• Termination and testing of fiber optic cabling
• Termination and testing of new and existing cabling
• Terminate voice and data jacks
• Terminate data cables on patch panels along with proper dressing techniques.
• Build racks and mount rack equipment such as ladder racks and cable trays
• Installation of pathways and cabling
• Travel to various locations to replace/troubleshoot hardware equipment
• Monitor progress of work, delivery and implementationAccurately complete required paperwork

Professional Skills

• Knowledgeable in structured cabling and other advanced technologies
• Experience with deploying, terminating, splicing and testing fiber optic cable
• Current low voltage cabling code knowledge
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity
• Must be an effective problem solver, with the ability to analyze problems, propose reasonable solutions; make logical decisions, and carry out decisions made
• Professional demeanor and appearance, along with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, permitting authorities, other employees of the organization, and vendors
• Ability to read blue prints, identify cabling pathways and comply with construction project specifications and BICSI standards
• Ability to accurately prepare project summary documentation including time sheets, daily logs, materials reconciliations, project summaries and any other pertinent information

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required
• 1-5 years in the communications industry - experience supervising a crew is preferred
• Seeking a self-starter with willingness to take on difficult cabling jobs
• Must have knowledge of basic computer skills and be able to demonstrate good writing skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook very helpful
• Must work well with little supervision individually and in a team environment
• Must be knowledgeable in various wiring configurations and terminations
• Technical skills and knowledge of telecommunications industry and/or installation
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills - verbal, written and listening
• Solid attention to detail with good follow-through
• Ability to read and understand floor plans
• Ability to work in team environment with demonstrated positive attitude
• Ability to drive to job sites - valid Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance is required
• Ability to read, write & communicate in English
• Bend, lift, twist, turn, and crawl into tight spaces
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required
• Ability to terminate cable according to color codes
• Ability to frequently climb up/down ladders
• BICSI certification PREFERRED

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Weekend availability

Pieper Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer