Crew Lead - Structured Cabling

IES Communications; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 45,460; Full time

Job summary

Technibus, Inc. in Rayville, Louisiana is seeking a Crew Lead for Structured Cabling projects. This role involves supervising installation crews and ensuring projects meet safety and quality standards. Candidates should have at least three years of telecommunications experience, six months of supervisory experience, and a high school diploma or GED. Familiarity with blueprints and universal color codes in communications is essential. The position offers a pay range of $27.00 to $33.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Minimum of six months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Proven skill level to interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Knowledge of universal communications color codes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise installation projects for voice and data.
• Conduct safety meetings and ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Complete all necessary project paperwork accurately and on time.
• Perform quality checks and coordinate technical details.
• Serve as the main contact for customer inquiries.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on-site.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

Blueprint interpretation

Supervisory skills

Technical troubleshooting

Understanding of color codes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cable stripper

Volt-ohmmeter

Punch tool

Torpedo level

Snips

Job description

Job Summary

The Crew Lead – Structured Cabling will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Crew Lead’s task will be to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Crew Lead will consistently run major project crews; assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training; assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety and quality guidelines and hold weekly safety meetings; initiate performance‑related communications and escalation to the Project Manager if necessary.
• The Crew Lead coordinates with the Project Manager/Project Lead to ensure productivity, job completion and compliance with project budget.
• The Crew Lead fully completes all IES Communications, LLC. and project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Crew Lead will perform quality checks; coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross‑connects; prepare red‑lined as‑built drawings.
• The Crew Lead serves as main on‑site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attend facility and construction meetings when required.
• The Crew Lead performs work consistently demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• The Crew Lead will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation

USD $27.00 /Hr. (Min) – USD $33.00 /Hr. (Max)

Tools

• screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.
• Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt‑ohmmeter, 4‑pair continuity tester and 5‑gang punch tool.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) months supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Must possess a proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.