Communications Technician 1

M.C. Dean, Inc • Charleston, SC

130d

About The Position

The Communications Technician 1 is responsible for the planning, layout and complete installation of new and retrofit communications equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards for a particular project. This includes conducting site surveys, pulling cable, terminating and testing both copper and fiber optic cable to the highest level of specifications as well as installing ancillary communications systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years of experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained).
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Position is subject to an additional customer drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts.
• Familiarity working with: BlueBeam, Fluke Versiv, MS Office Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Installation of Category rated copper and fiber optic cable.
• Terminating and testing of horizontal copper cabling.
• Terminating fiber optic cable via anaerobic, mechanical and fusion splicing.
• Termination and splicing of copper riser cable.
• Installation of panels, enclosures and electronics.
• Labeling of communications systems including cable, panels, and electronics.
• Installation of interior conduit and surface mount raceway systems.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Installation of plywood, racks and cabinets.
• Installation of cable trays within communications rooms.
• Mentor apprentices.
• Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
• Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.
• Installing prefab assembly unassisted.
• Participating in job site cleanup.
• Maintaining clean work area.
• Installing ENT conduit, surface mount raceways, wall and floor sleeves.
• Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24" x 24".
• Troubleshoot and fix communications cable issues.

Benefits

• M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site.
• Employees are expected to provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve and safety toed boots.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees