DoD Cabling & Installation Technician I

ActioNet; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ActioNet is seeking an Engineering and Installation Technician I with 1-2 years of experience to install and support structured cabling, telecommunications systems, cable pathways, equipment racks, and network infrastructure in commercial and DoD environments. The technician conducts site surveys and tests CAT5e/CAT6 cabling, telephony systems, and network equipment at DoD facilities.

The role requires working on DoD installations, passing security clearance requirements, and maintaining

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in structured cabling and telecommunications installation.
• Active secret security clearance (or higher).
• Experience with CAT5e/CAT6, 66/110 blocks, cable transport systems, racks/cabinets, and grounding.
• Ability to work on DoD installations and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Proficiency with cable testing equipment (e.g., Fluke, TDR).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and label CAT5e/CAT6 structured cabling systems in accordance with TIA/EIA and BICSI standards.
• Install and support telephony systems, including 66-block and 110-block wall fields, punch-downs, cross-connects, cable lacing, and labeling.
• Install cable transport systems (J-hooks, cable tray, ladder rack, and conduit), including fire-rated wall penetrations through T-grid and hard-lid ceilings.
• Install and anchor telecommunications racks and cabinets on true and raised floors, including seismic and weight distribution considerations.
• Apply proper bonding and grounding techniques for structured cabling, pathways, racks, and active network equipment.
• Install and support network hardware (switches, routers, patch panels) and maintain clean cable management in telecom rooms and data centers.
• Troubleshoot cabling, telephony, grounding, and connectivity issues and perform scheduled maintenance.
• Produce and maintain installation documentation, including as-built drawings, cable schedules, and test results.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and customers to meet project scope, schedule, quality, and DoD security requirements.
• Follow all company, industry, and government safety and security procedures.

Skills

Structured cabling

Telecom installation

DoD environments

CAT5e/CAT6

Security clearance

Cable testing tools

Tools

Fluke tools

TDR

Job description

ActioNet is seeking an Engineering and Installation Technician I with 1-2 years of experience to install and support structured cabling, telecommunications systems, cable pathways, equipment racks, and network infrastructure in commercial and DoD environments. The technician conducts site surveys and tests CAT5e/CAT6 cabling, telephony systems, and network equipment at DoD facilities.

The role requires working on DoD installations, passing security clearance requirements, and maintaining