About This Role
This full-time role is for an experienced cable technician responsible for the professional installation, termination, labeling, testing, and documentation of various structured cabling types in commercial and industrial settings. The work involves both indoor and outdoor environments, including physically demanding locations, and requires a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Professionally install industry-standard structured cabling types such as UTP/STP cable (CAT6, CAT6a etc.), coaxial cable (RG6, LMR-400, LDF-450a), and various configurations of single/multi-mode fiber optic cable in commercial and industrial settings
- Professionally terminate, label, test, and document backbone and horizontal cable implementations (CAT6, CAT6a and Fiber Optic cable) in commercial and industrial settings
- Professionally install cable pathways including cable trays, ladder racks, conduit (EMT, FMC, Rigid, Sealtite, inner duct, J-hooks, D-rings, and raceways in commercial and industrial settings
- Professionally route and dress cabling into telecommunications cabinets/closets, including creating/maintaining appropriate standards for routing cables to wall/floor locations (existing and new), modular office furniture/partitions, and ceiling locations
- Undergo background check processes to gain access to secure projects at local, state, and federal government and transportation sites
Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's License
- Proven ability to terminate single and multi-mode fiber using both mechanical and fusion splicing methods
- Ability to operate OTDR/fiber testing equipment
- Proven ability to terminate copper structured cabling properly and efficiently to Keystone Jacks, Patch Panels, RJ45 Modular Jacks and 66/110 blocks
- Proven ability to proficiently operate industry-standard network testing equipment as related to structured cabling type
- Ability to use industry-related hand tools, power tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule which can include weekends, overnights, emergency on-call service rotation, and out-of-state travel to fulfill contract/client obligations
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
- Must possess and exercise effective verbal and written communication skills daily
- Proficient level of knowledge and installation ability with proven background with OSP and ISP cabling
- Proficient level of knowledge and installation ability with proven background with copper structured cabling
Nice to have:
- BICSI Certifications: BICSI Installer-1, BICSI Installer-2 Copper, BICSI Installer-2 Optical Fiber, BICSI Technician
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, OSHA Aerial and Scissor Lifts Certification
