Structured Cabling Technician - helper

100KCrossing; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

100KCrossing is seeking technicians to install and repair low-voltage cabling, including CAT6, coax and fiber optics, across diverse local sites. You will work in a two-person team, perform site-specific tasks, and follow safety procedures to protect yourself and colleagues.

Requirements emphasize critical thinking, time management, and the ability to recognize unsafe conditions. Training is provided; a driving record and background check through Virginia DCJS are required.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: Company will provide basic training; no job-specific education required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair low-voltage cable including CAT6, coax, and fiber optics.
• Lead technicians and coordinate with project managers to decide cable paths.
• Be aware of site safety, walk away from unsafe situations and report hazards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Monitoring

Mechanical Aptitude

Social Skills

Troubleshooting

Background Check

Job description

Work as part of a two-man team to install and repair low-voltage cable, including CAT6, coax and fiber optics.

Basic Requirements

• Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time to maximize efficiency.
• Monitoring- Monitoring performance and safety risks caused by yourself and/or surrounding personnel/equipment to make improvements as necessary. This ability to recognize an unsafe environment is particularly essential. While our duties are typically very low-risk, we ALWAYS empower our employees to leave a potentially unsafe situation immediately and contact their manager.
• Mechanical Aptitude- Understanding the basic principles of how and when to use tools effectively. Understanding basic building structures/practices.
• Social Skills- The ability to work well within a team and effectively convey information to coworkers and customers.
• Troubleshooting- The ability to identify, isolate, and correct issues.
• Education and Training - Company will provide basic training needed. No job-specific education or training required to start.
• Background - Must have a good driving record and be able to pass background check through Virginia DCJS. Any misrepresentation or omission of information on the application will be grounds for disqualification or termination following employment.

Work Context

Work Setting

We run communications cabling in a variety of local businesses, including hospitals, offices and new construction sites. Conditions can vary widely by location/job.

Job Hazards

Daily use of ladder 6-8 ft. Occasional use of taller ladders or scissor lift. Daily use of basic hand tools such as drills, sawzalls. Other hazards vary based on customer sites, including debris above ceiling tiles, attic or basement crawlspaces that can run small, hazards introduced by companies working in the same vicinity on a construction site, etc. While our managers strive to maintain high safety standards, we cannot be everywhere at once. We rely on every single technician to be aware of their surroundings and walk away if any location or situation becomes risky.

Physical Requirements

Job requires the ability to lift 50lb, stand/walk the majority of the workday, navigate small spaces, reach above for extended periods, see full color (Colorblindness makes it nearly impossible to terminate cable correctly).

Work Attire

Dress requirements of this job will vary slightly by location. We encourage employees to 'dress for your day'. Local business offices - presentable jeans and polo or similar. New construction or similar - Steel-toed boots, safety glasses & hi-vis vest required; jeans and a t-shirt/hoodie. Three company polo shirts are provided following new hire probationary period.

Impact of Decisions

Lead technicians, in conjunction with project manager, need to be able to decide cable paths for maximum efficiency and minimal disruption to customer site. Helpers are encouraged to be engaged in these conversations.

Benefits

- The starting salary for this position is $18-23/Hr. The salary offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and business needs. We offer paid holidays and time off as well as company-sponsored health insurance plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.