Entry-Level Telecommunications Cabling Technician

M.C. Dean, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

The Communications Technician 1 role at M.C. Dean involves planning and installing new and retrofit communications equipment per project plans, performing site surveys, pulling and testing copper and fiber optic cabling, and installing related systems.

You will work to ensure cable pathways meet plans and industry standards, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and participate in safety-focused work on diverse sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained).

Responsibilities

• Install Category rated copper and fiber optic cable.
• Terminate and test copper cabling.
• Terminate fiber optic cable by appropriate splicing.
• Termination and splicing of copper riser cable.
• Install panels, enclosures and electronics.
• Labeling of communications systems including cable, panels, and electronics.
• Install interior conduit and surface mount raceway systems.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Install plywood, racks and cabinets.
• Install cable trays within communications rooms.
• Mentor apprentices.
• Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
• Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.
• Installing prefab assembly unassisted.
• Participating in job site cleanup.
• Maintaining clean work area.
• Installing ENT conduit, surface mount raceways, wall and floor sleeves.
• Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24" x 24".
• Troubleshoot and fix communications cable issues.
• The candidate must have extensive experience with the installation, termination and testing of Structured Cable Plant in commercial environments.
• Hospital or Airport installs will be a plus.
• The candidate should have knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures.
• Employees must provide their own hand tools.
• This position requires that you be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment while facilitating the installation of cabling and electronics.
• A focus on safety, quality, production and schedule is fundamental to all work performed.
• Employees are expected to be committed to excellence and generate a high quality of work.
• All employees are expected to consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
• M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site.
• Employee is required to provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve and safety toed boots.

Skills

Read plans

Safety first

Mentor apprentices

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

BlueBeam

Fluke Versiv

MS Office

Job description

The Communications Technician 1 role at M.C. Dean involves planning and installing new and retrofit communications equipment per project plans, performing site surveys, pulling and testing copper and fiber optic cabling, and installing related systems.

You will work to ensure cable pathways meet plans and industry standards, with opportunities to mentor apprentices and participate in safety-focused work on diverse sites.