Communications Cabling Technician (Travel Ready)

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Military reserve pay

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in building intelligence, seeks a Communications Technician 1 in Washington, DC area. You will plan, lay out and install new and retrofit communications equipment according to plans, specifications, codes and industry standards for projects.

Responsibilities include installing copper and fiber, terminating and testing cabling, reading plans, and mentoring apprentices. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years experience, reliable transportation, and a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Installation of Category rated copper and fiber optic cable.
• Terminating and testing of horizontal copper cabling
• Terminating fiber optic cable via anaerobic, mechanical and fusion splicing.
• Termination and splicing of copper riser cable.
• Installation of panels, enclosures and electronics.
• Labeling of communications systems including cable, panels, and electronics.
• Installation of interior conduit and surface mount raceway systems.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Installation of plywood, racks and cabinets.
• Installation of cable trays within communications rooms
• Mentor apprentices.
• Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
• Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.
• Installing prefab assembly unassisted.
• Participating in job site cleanup.
• Maintaining clean work area.

Skills

Read and interpret plans

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Mentor apprentices

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BlueBeam

Fluke Versiv

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

M.C. Dean, a leader in building intelligence, seeks a Communications Technician 1 in Washington, DC area. You will plan, lay out and install new and retrofit communications equipment according to plans, specifications, codes and industry standards for projects.

Responsibilities include installing copper and fiber, terminating and testing cabling, reading plans, and mentoring apprentices. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years experience, reliable transportation, and a valid