Communications Technician 3

M.c.-Dean,-Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean seeks an experienced Telecom Technician III to install, plan, organize and supervise communications cabling and equipment on commercial projects. You will lead a crew, ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while adhering to plans, codes and standards.

This full-time role requires hands-on knowledge of fiber, copper, and ISP/OSP systems, blueprints, and BICSI certifications, with travel up to 25%. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in commercial communications industry
• 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
• Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand plans and specifications
• Strong communications, time management and organization skills
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders; not provided by the Company

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
• 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)
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure using electronic devices
• Sketch rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations
• Participate in design document reviews 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 raceways layouts
• Produce 4 week look ahead plans including productivity planning and material procurement
• Train and supervise apprentices in a team environment
• Maintain as-built drawings and log updates weekly
• Perform quality assurance checks of team’s work
• Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site cleanup
• Secure company tools and materials daily
• Up to 25% travel may include domestic and/or international

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Organization

Read blueprints

Plan understanding

Safety-minded

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

BICSI Credentials

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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.

• A Telecom 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.
• Monitors task completion, compliance and prevents safety issues in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Oversees a crew of five (5) or more technicians and apprentices.
• As a technician you should have the work experience installing equipment which involves 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.

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
• 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: various pathways and cable trays, various cabinet and racks, various telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and 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 raceways layouts.
• Produce 4 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 – As-built drawings are to be updated and logged onto master record contract drawings a minimum of 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 which may include domestic and/or international.

Qualifications

• 6 + years prior experience in commercial communications industry
• 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver's license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
• Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
• Consistently report to work on time, work well with other 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 provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the 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

Pay Range

USD $30.00 - USD $32.50 /Hr.