Cabling Technician/Installer – Junior

MicroTechnologies • Tysons, VA

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About The Position

The Cabling Installation Technician is responsible for performing the installation of premise network cabling systems.

Requirements

• Clearance requirement : Secret
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants is required
• Strong proficiency in the installation and test of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware
• Possess a demonstrated ability in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages, and applying that knowledge to the cabling installation, and promoting a safe work environment and implementing safe work practices
• Must be proficient in the proper handling, installation, of LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Required certifications: Confined space certified for outside plant installations
• Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Aerial and Scissor Lift

Nice To Haves

• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Installer 1 (INST1)
• BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification

Responsibilities

• Install, label and test premise cabling, connections, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, Protective Distribution System (PDS) conduit, and associated hardware
• Updating cable run sheets and other documentation as required
• Read and interpret system installation drawings and design packages, and apply that knowledge to cabling installations
• Install LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and test fiber-optic and copper cabling systems
• Labeling of cables and associated hardware according to standards and cable run sheets
• Install various types of cable tray, Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) and EMT conduit up to 4 inches
• Able to fusion splice fiber optic cable

Benefits

• Insurance (medical, dental vision)
• Paid Leave (15 days per year for those with less than three years of service, 20 days off for those with more than three years of service)
• 401k Plan with Employer Matching Contribution
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Corporate Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees