Telecom Cabling & Fiber Installation Technician

UNAVAILABLE; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Cable/Network Installation Technician to support Enterprise Infrastructure Installation. The role requires extensive fiber and copper cabling experience, on-site assessment, and coordination of installations for a federal government contract.

We offer full-time employment with a competitive benefits package and compliance with vaccination requirements as per contract. Fort Belvoir, VA location and a day shift with possible evenings/weekends are described.

Qualifications

• 5+ years cabling experience in data communications
• Experience with wired and wireless environments (802.11a/b/g/n)
• Experience in organizing and leading network installations
• Familiarity with engineering docs, topologies, and cabling standards
• Interpreting technical documentation and installation practices
• Must have Aerial lift training
• Must have Confined Space training
• Must have Forklift training
• Must have 10-Hour OSHA Basic Industry course

Responsibilities

• Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper/fiber optic cable
• Interpret blueprints
• Inventory job supplies and materials
• Verify and comply with site safety plan
• Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
• Install grounding/bonding infrastructure
• Install cable support systems (e.g. J Hooks, EMT conduit, wire basket tray)
• Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall, floor, utility column (power pole)
• Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
• Install sleeves
• Install poke throughs between floors
• Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
• Install cable supports systems under the floor
• Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
• Pull horizontal cables from closet to work area
• Pull backbone cables between closets
• Remove abandoned cable
• Perform copper terminations
• Perform fiber terminations
• Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
• Perform fiber cable - basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
• Perform Tier 1 fiber certification testing (power meter)
• Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR
• Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
• Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards

Skills

Telecom cabling

Copper/fiber terminations

Fiber testing basics

On-site installation coordination

Education

BICSI Installer Level 2/Technician cert

US Citizenship + Secret clearance eligibility

Tools

OTDR equipment

Labeling systems

Job description

TekSynap is seeking a Cable/Network Installation Technician to support Enterprise Infrastructure Installation. The role requires extensive fiber and copper cabling experience, on-site assessment, and coordination of installations for a federal government contract.

We offer full-time employment with a competitive benefits package and compliance with vaccination requirements as per contract. Fort Belvoir, VA location and a day shift with possible evenings/weekends are described.