Communications Technician 2

M.C. Dean

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Communications Technician 2 in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves installing and assisting in the planning of communications cabling and equipment while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in the communications industry and possess a high school diploma or GED. This full-time position offers benefits and requires travel up to 25% of the time. Interested applicants should have a valid driver's license and reliable transport.

Qualifications

4+ years prior experience in the commercial communications industry.
Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test.
Demonstrated experience in reading and understanding plans.

Responsibilities

Installation of various types of low-voltage cable.
Perform quality-assurance checks to ensure compliance.
Train and supervise apprentices in cable installation.

Skills

Ability to read and understand plans

Strong communication skills

Time-management and organizational skills

Physical strength and stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Overview

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 and 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.

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.

A Communications Technician 2 is responsible for the installation and assisting with Planning & Layout of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. As a technician you should have the work experience installing basic equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic 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.

Responsibilities

Knowledge and safe use of hand tools and various power tools
Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Following safety policies and procedures
Actively participating in daily safety and work briefings
Installation of various types of low‑voltage cable
Installation, inspection, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (fiber optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as:
Various pathways and cabletray
Various cabinets and racks
Various telecommunications devices
Prefabricated components and assemblies
Telecommunications grounding systems
Surveying and documenting existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices
Sketching rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations
Training and supervising apprentices to install cable from telecommunication rooms to work area outlets, following drawings and run lists to ensure methodical installation and proper bundling
Performing quality‑assurance checks of the team's work to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
Maintaining a clean work area and participating in job‑site cleanup
Securing company tools and materials daily
Travel up to 25% of the time may be required

Qualifications

4+ years prior experience in the commercial communications industry
Be 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED is required
Excellent safety record, a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record to meet corporate eligibility requirements for company‑owned vehicle use
Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understand plans and specifications
Strong communications, time‑management and organizational 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 1st day of employment

Abilities

Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, demonstrating physical strength and stamina for tasks such as loading, unloading, operating equipment, and transporting materials; proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed
Relocating a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance
Working at various heights up to 60 feet and climbing and maintaining balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders
Walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
Good vision (may be corrected), color vision, hearing, and ability to communicate in English
Use of a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
Recognizing potential problems without necessarily solving them
Applying general rules to specific problems to produce coherent answers
Combining pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, including finding relationships among seemingly unrelated events
Seeing details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Listening to and understanding information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences