Communications Technician 3 - Suwanee , GA

M.C. Dean; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Telecom Technician 3 to install, inspect, terminate, test, and troubleshoot telecommunications systems across commercial projects.

You will lead a crew of five or more technicians and apprentices, ensuring high-quality cable installations, safety compliance, and timely execution. The role requires reading plans, managing look-ahead plans, and coordinating with project teams to deliver reliable network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in commercial communications industry
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED required
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Pass background check and drug test
• Reliable transportation to jobsite
• Ability to read plans and specifications
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Presents a safety-first approach to work
• Provide basic tools from provided tool list before first day

Responsibilities

• Install various types of Low Voltage Cable.
• Install, inspect, terminate, test, and troubleshoot ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Cat5, 6, 6A).
• Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure with drawings/as-builts.
• Sketch rack and floor elevations.
• Participate in design document reviews and project planning.
• Train and supervise apprentices in cable installation from TR to WAO.
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings and keep them updated weekly.
• Perform QA checks on team work to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and secure tools daily.

Skills

6+ years experience

Strong communications

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

BlueBeam

Fluke Versiv

MS Office (Word & Excel)

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 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.

Telecom Technician 3

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

Qualifications

• 6 + years prior experience in commercial communications industry
• Must be 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.

Desired Skills

• Candidates must be willing to work in different countries for up to 6 months out of the year and travel within the United States, as well.
• Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Familiarity working with: - BlueBeam - Fluke Versiv - MS Office Word and Excel

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.