Telecommunications Apprentice

A/Z Corporation; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A/Z Corporation is seeking an Apprentice Telecom Technician in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This role involves assisting with the installation and maintenance of telecommunication systems under the guidance of a licensed Telecom Technician.

The ideal candidate will have up to 4 years of field experience, strong teamwork skills, and a focus on customer satisfaction. Adherence to safety regulations is critical in this physically demanding role, which includes working at various construction sites.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of field experience required.
• Understanding of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) is essential.
• Must hold appropriate state certification or license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation and maintenance of telecom systems.
• Test and terminate various types of cables.
• Adhere to safety rules and participate in site housekeeping.

Skills

Customer satisfaction focus

Teamwork

Good documentation skills

Education

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Cable analyzer

Electrical tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Apprentice Telecom Technician will participate in the installation or maintenance and inspection of telecommunication systems and associated process along side a licensed Telecom Technician.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Will work with sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows blueprints, insuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.
• Assist with installation of cable supports, through floor and wall sleeves, fire stopping materials
• Participates in data cable installations, open wiring, with conduit and on cable trays;
• Assists with installation of relays racks, cabinets, network switches.
• Assists with Installation of cable trays above and below floors
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Assists with termination data, voice, coaxial, control and fiber optic cables.
• Test cables to TIA/EIA level II standards with cable analyzer.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by workplace leader.
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Participate in site housekeeping;
• Additional duties as directed by management.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Experience: 0-4 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship;
• Be highly focused on customer satisfaction expectations;
• Good documentation and record keeping;
• Preparation of miscellaneous paperwork including time sheets, daily reports and material requests;
• Understanding of and strict adherence to daily Job Hazard Analysis (JHA);
• Appropriate state certification or license;
• OSHA 10 certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to perform tasks in all aspects of construction sites; ability to climb ladders and crawl as needed; ability to work from aerial lifts; ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

GMP - Aseptic and non-Aseptic Areas and Non GMP Area - Offices spaces