Lead Communications Technician – Field Cabling & Install

Technibus, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, seeking a Communications Technician I to join field operations. You will install work-area outlets, racks, and faceplates, perform cable testing and coordinate small installer teams to meet daily workloads while upholding safety and quality standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 0–2 years in telecommunications, with the ability to supervise teammates and read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must have 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.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Install a work area outlet for floor or wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards).
• Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• Testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Assume responsibility for the effective performance of the crew and provide necessary training, and coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
• Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Telecom experience

Supervisory ability

Blueprint reading

Color codes

Driving standards

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Tape measure

Pliers

Hammer

Wrench set

Cable stripper

Flashlight

Gloves

Punch tool

Tone set

Crimp tool

Job description

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services, seeking a Communications Technician I to join field operations. You will install work-area outlets, racks, and faceplates, perform cable testing and coordinate small installer teams to meet daily workloads while upholding safety and quality standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and 0–2 years in telecommunications, with the ability to supervise teammates and read blueprints.