Traveling Communications Lead Technician

IES Holdings; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Job summary

IES is seeking a Communications Technician II who can lead a small crew of installers, coordinate daily workload, and ensure safety and quality standards are met on telecommunications projects.

You will install outlets, mount racks, test cables, identify active circuits, and manage project paperwork accurately while adhering to company procedures and client requirements. This full-time role requires travel within the branch or regional territory; benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks).
• Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
• Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Coordinate crew and timelines to complete projects and train personnel.
• Complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers).
• Adhere to all company, customer and industry safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivation

Customer liaison

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Color vision

Physical strength

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years telecom experience

Tools

Screwdriver

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Tape measure

Snips

Pliers

Hammer

Cable stripper

Flashlight

Gloves

Job description

IES is seeking a Communications Technician II who can lead a small crew of installers, coordinate daily workload, and ensure safety and quality standards are met on telecommunications projects.

You will install outlets, mount racks, test cables, identify active circuits, and manage project paperwork accurately while adhering to company procedures and client requirements. This full-time role requires travel within the branch or regional territory; benefits begin after 30 days of employment.