Communication Technician 3

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering company based in Virginia is searching for a Communication Technician 3. This role involves installing, planning, scheduling, and overseeing communications cabling and equipment work. Candidates should possess over 6 years of experience in the communications industry, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a strong safety record. Join a collaborative team focused on innovative engineering solutions and enjoy benefits including full-time employment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, terminate, and troubleshoot telecommunications systems.
• Monitor task completion and assure compliance to safety policies.
• Train and supervise apprentices in cable installation.

Skills

Knowledge of telecom systems

Strong communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

BICSI Technician Certification

Microsoft Office

Job description

About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation, controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

A Communication Technician 3 is responsible for the installation, planning, organizing and scheduling of communications cabling and equipment to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks, assuring the work is being installed in a high‑quality manner and performing quality inspections.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• Have knowledge of and understand the safe use of hand tools and various power tools
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
• Actively participate in daily safety and work briefings
• Monitor task completion, compliance and prevent safety issues in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards
• Oversee a crew of five (5) or more technicians and apprentices
• As a technician, have the work experience installing equipment using hand tools and power tools, a working understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician. Telecom technicians are full‑time employees with company benefits
• Install various types of low‑voltage cable
• Install, inspect, terminate, test, and troubleshoot ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as pathways, cable trays, cabinets, racks, telecom devices, prefabricated components, assemblies, and telecommunications grounding systems)
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices
• Sketch rack elevations, floor and wall elevations
• Participate in design document reviews and activities to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and quality project outcomes
• Install, power up and connect fiber uplinks of network equipment into a telecommunications cabinet/rack
• Calculate grounding conductor, conduit sizing and raceway layouts
• Produce four‑week look‑ahead plans to include productivity planning for assigned scopes of work, material procurement/staging and tracking weekly productivity to plans
• Possess the ability to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing and termination
• Maintain accurate as‑built drawings—updated and logged onto master record contract drawings at least once a week
• Perform quality assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in job‑site clean‑up
• Secure company tools and materials daily
• Up to 25 % travel may be required

Qualifications

• 6 + years prior experience in commercial communications industry
• 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company‑owned vehicle
• Successfully pass a background check and drug testHave reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Strong communication, time‑management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
• Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company
• Provide basic tools from the provided tool list prior to the first day of employment

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols to ensure personal and team safety
• Relocate a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
• Possess good vision (may be corrected), ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

Desired Skills

• BICSI credentials to include Technician Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications