Communications Technician 1 - Tobyhanna, PA

PURPOSE:

A Communications Technician 1 is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. As a technician you should have the work experience installing basic equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician. Telecom technicians are full time employees with company benefits.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsibilities included, but not limited to:

   1) Basic Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools

   2) Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

   3) Following Safety Policies and Procedures

   4) Actively Participating in Daily Safety and Work briefings. ?

   5) Installation various types of Low Voltage Cable

   6) Installation, terminating, testing, troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as:

   a) Various pathways and cable tray

   b) Various Cabinet and Racks

   c) Various Telecommunications Devices

   d) Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.

   e) Telecommunications Grounding Systems

   7) Cable Technicians need to be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing and termination.

   8) Cable technicians need to be able to perform Quality assurance checks of their team's work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements.

   9) Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up

   10) Securing company tools and materials daily

   11) Up to 25% Travel which may include domestic and/or international.

   12) Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Qualifications / Skills Sets / Expectations:

* 2 + years prior experience in commercial communications industry

* Be 18 years of age

* High School diploma or GED is required

* Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver's license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle.

* Successfully pass a background check and drug test

* Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite

* Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test

* Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.

* Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment

* Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company.

* Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1 ^st day of employment.

Physical Abilities:

* Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.

* Relocate up to a twelve foot stepladder without assistance.

* Ability to work at various heights, can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.

* Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.

* Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to distinguish color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.

* May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

* See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

* Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

* Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Desired Skills:

* Active Security Clearance

* Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas.

* BICSI credentials to include Installer 1, Installer 2 and/or Technician

* Experience with Microsoft Office applications

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