About This Role
Joining a dynamic team as a Cable Technician means becoming a vital part of delivering reliable telecommunications and networking solutions. This energetic role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of cabling systems, including fiber optics, Ethernet, and low-voltage electrical wiring, ensuring seamless communication systems for diverse clients from data centers to commercial facilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply technical skills in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional customer service and technical support.
Responsibilities
- Install and configure structured cabling systems including Cat5, Cat6, fiber optic cables, and low-voltage electrical wiring in various settings
- Perform fiber splicing and fiber optic system installation to ensure optimal data transmission quality
- Troubleshoot and repair telecommunications equipment such as Cisco routers, Juniper devices, Avaya systems, and VoIP solutions
- Conduct network installation tasks using schematics, technical diagrams, and telecommunication testing equipment
- Use diagnostic tools like ohmmeters and and power tools to identify issues with cabling or equipment and implement effective solutions
- Test communication systems using RF (radio frequency) testing methods to verify proper operation
- Perform routine maintenance, upgrades, and repairs on telecommunication infrastructure while adhering to NEC (National Electrical Code) standards
- Assist in the setup of computer hardware and network components within data centers or client sites
- Ensure all cabling work complies with safety standards and electrical codes such as NEC regulations
Requirements
- Proven experience as a service technician or cable technician working with telecommunications systems or networking infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of computer networking concepts including Ethernet, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), and network wiring techniques
- Hands-on experience with fiber splicing, fiber optic systems installation, and troubleshooting optical networks
- Familiarity with telecommunication testing equipment such as OTDRs (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers), cable testers, and multimeters
- Ability to read schematics, technical diagrams, and blueprints for structured cabling projects
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment necessary for cable termination and equipment repair
- Service-oriented mindset with excellent customer service skills to effectively communicate technical information to clients
Nice to have:
- Experience working with Cisco routers, Juniper devices, Avaya telephony systems or similar communication hardware