Low Voltage Structured Cabling Tech (34206)

CEC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Companies seeks a Technology Technician to support maintenance, installations, additions and repairs of structured cabling systems. The role works under a Foreman or Superintendent in a heavy construction environment, and is safety sensitive.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of on-the-job communications work experience and a high school diploma or GED, with a valid driver's license and the ability to pass drug/background checks. Overtime and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must meet attendance standards and notify procedures for lateness/absences.
• Must be able to pass drug and background checks.
• High school graduate or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work and prep materials for installation.
• Perform overhead and underground layout and rough-in.
• Terminate copper cables (coaxial, multi-pair, CAT 3–6).
• Measure, cut, bend, and install cable tray using hand tools.
• Assemble and install relay racks, network cabinets, wall fields and components.
• Perform fiber optic installation and terminations.
• Carry out structured cabling installations per diagrams or blueprints.
• Set up and operate copper and fiber optic testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair structured cabling systems.
• Use power and hand tools as required.
• Carry out other project-related duties as instructed by supervisor.

Skills

Driver's license

Attendance discipline

Drug/background check

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Position Summary

As a Technology Technician, you will work under the guidance of a Foreman or Superintendent. Your main responsibilities will be providing skilled maintenance, installations, additions, and/or repair and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems, associated materials and equipment on any type of project. This is a safety sensitive position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lay out work and preps materials for installation.
• Perform overhead and underground layout and rough-in.
• Terminate all types of copper cable including coaxial, multi-pair and Category 3 through 6.
• Measure, cut, bend, assemble and install cable tray using measuring devices and hand tools.
• Assemble and install relay racks, network cabinets, wall fields and associated components.
• Perform fiber optic cable installation and terminations of all types.
• Perform structured cabling installations in new and existing facilities following diagrams, schematics, or blueprints.
• Correctly set up and operate copper and fiber optic testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and resolve problems in structured cabling systems.
• Operate any power and hand tools and equipment necessary to perform all associated tasks.
• Perform other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Education And Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience of on the job communications work experience as well as demonstrated skills at the Technician level.
• High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Must have a current Drivers License and reliable transportation.
• Must meet attendance standards and comply with late/absence notification procedures.
• Must be able to pass drug and background check.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May work inside or outside. Possible exposure to hot and cold temperatures, in all-weather elements such as rain, heat, cold and snow. This position also requires work at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space, or attic, in confined spaces, and on slippery or uneven surfaces; works on ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, in ditches and excavations; works in and around single and multi-story buildings with all exposures typical of a heavy construction site, including portable sanitary facilities.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Lift 51 pounds, routinely. Constantly move about on the feet.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Complete full day assignments involving overhead work.
• Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to access all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction, but acceptable for use.
• Must be capable of securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
• Possess good vision, normal or corrected. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision to discern color coded wires, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest) at all times.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts, as needed. This position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, this position is often required to work overtime, weekends, and night shifts.
• Must be able to work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a military veteran, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.