Cable Technician

TEKsystems • Trenton, SC

4d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Technician I learns and develops the skills needed to contribute as a member of a technical team. The posting describes this as an entry-level role, typically requiring no experience to one year of experience in the structured cabling industry. The position installs and supports structured cabling, builds communications closets, performs low-voltage terminations and fire-stopping, and completes associated paperwork while following company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards. It is a contract-to-hire position based onsite in Trenton, South Carolina.

Requirements

• Typically, no experience to one year of experience in the structured cabling industry.
• Skills listed include cable, Cat6, Cat5, cabling, cable installation, structured cabling, installation, and low voltage.
• Use basic hand tools, including regular and Phillips screwdrivers, drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips, needle-nose and channel-lock pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using both ends of a Versiv Fluke tester for fiber and/or copper; the posting notes this is not required.

Responsibilities

• Install work-area outlets for floor monuments, modular furniture, and walls.
• Drop cable down walls using fish tape or another method, and route cable through modular furniture.
• Prepare cables for termination by organizing, forming, dressing, determining length and slack, and labeling them.
• Suspend and support cable using cable tray, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze supports.
• Build communications closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optics, and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetrations.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool transfers.
• Follow and participate in company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave; eligibility and terms may apply

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed