Telecommunications Cabling Specialist II

M.C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offse

Job summary

M.C. Dean in Charleston, SC seeks a Telecommunications Technician 2 to plan, lay out and install commercial cabling and systems per plans and industry standards.

Responsibilities include terminating copper and fiber, testing, mentoring apprentices and ensuring safety, quality and schedule on site.

In-person hiring event at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center on 9/10/2026, 9:00am–3:00pm; eligibility for Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry with a high school diploma or GED or 3+ years of experience with an Associate degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate equipment.
• Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts.
• Familiarity with: BlueBeam Fluke Versiv MS Office Word and Excel
• The candidate should have knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures.
• This position is subject to an additional customer drug screening and background check.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information.(Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.)

Responsibilities

• Installation of video and data cable with Cat 5E, Cat 6 as well as fiber cable.
• Terminating and testing of horizontal copper (Cat 5, Cat 6).
• Termination of fiber.
• Termination of riser cable.
• Installation of patch panels.
• Label and test horizontal cable.
• Installation of backbone and riser cable (copper & fiber).
• Installation of interior conduit, Panduit and Wiremold.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Installation of plywood and racks.
• Installation of cable trays in TC, MDF, IDF.
• Mentor apprentices.
• Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
• Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.
• Installing prefab assembly unassisted.
• Assisting in Site Grounding.
• Assisting in Pulling Low Voltage Cable.
• Assisting in pulling all size of Telecom Cables.
• Participating in Job site cleanup.
• Maintaining clean work area.
• Installing Wiremold, Sleeves, Panduit and ENT.
• Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24" x 24".
• Assisting with Tugger setup and use for large wire and long pulls (Pulley Wheels, Capstans wheel, Chains, etc. To operate a Tugger requires certification).
• Assisting with calculating wire load and conduit sizing layout.
• Assisting with Exterior underground layout.
• Assisting with interior overhead and under floor raceways layouts for telecom.
• Assisting with grounding grid under slab.
• Assisting with grounding ring exterior.
• Assisting with splicing crimp tools and installation of Mechanical Lugs.
• Assisting with building grounding.
• Assisting with grounding service entry equip.
• Assisting with bonding all metallic portions.
• Assisting with structural cold water grounding.
• Performing an Operational Risk Management Briefing for any task mastered to date.
• Generating or adding to an Activity Hazard Analysis for any task mastered.
• Contributing to the Risk Register for any defined feature of work mastered.
• Troubleshoot and fix Cat 5, 5E and 6 cable problems.
• Terminate various manufacturers of copper termination blocks.
• Knowledge of all fiber termination connectors.
• Knowledge of all makes of fiber optics cable.
• Employees must provide their own hand tools
• This position requires that you be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment while facilitating the installation of cabling and electronics. A focus on safety, quality, production and schedule is fundamental to all work performed.
• Employees are expected to be committed to excellence and generate a high quality of work. All employees are expected to consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment.
• M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site. Employee is required to provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve and safety toed boots.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Mentor apprentices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

BlueBeam

Fluke Versiv

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

M.C. Dean in Charleston, SC seeks a Telecommunications Technician 2 to plan, lay out and install commercial cabling and systems per plans and industry standards.

Responsibilities include terminating copper and fiber, testing, mentoring apprentices and ensuring safety, quality and schedule on site.

In-person hiring event at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center on 9/10/2026, 9:00am–3:00pm; eligibility for Secret clearance required.