Communications Technician 3

M.C. Dean, Inc•Richmond, VA

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a communications technician to install, plan, organize, and schedule communications cabling and equipment for assigned work orders. The role oversees work quality and safety, performs inspections, and supervises a crew of five or more technicians and apprentices. Technicians install and troubleshoot low-voltage telecommunications infrastructure and equipment, document existing systems, support design reviews, plan productivity and materials, and maintain accurate as-built drawings. The position includes up to 25% domestic and/or international travel. Telecom technicians are full-time employees with company benefits.

Requirements

At least 6 years of prior experience in the commercial communications industry.
At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent safety record and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record to meet company vehicle eligibility requirements.
Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
Reliable transportation to and from the job site.
Ability to pass a basic telecommunications knowledge test.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.
Reliably report to work on time, work well with others toward shared goals, and maintain a safe work environment.
Provide long pants and a shirt covering the shoulders by six inches; these are not provided by the company.
Provide basic tools from the supplied tool list before the first day of employment.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and follow proper lifting techniques and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders.
Ability to routinely and repetitively walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and draw conclusions from related information.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

BICSI credentials, including Technician, manufacturer certifications, and/or Fiber certification.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

Monitor task completion and compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards, and prevent safety issues.
Oversee a crew of five or more technicians and apprentices.
Use hand and power tools safely; wear required personal protective equipment; follow safety policies and participate in daily safety and work briefings.
Install low-voltage cable and install, inspect, terminate, test, and troubleshoot ISP/OSP telecommunications systems, including fiber optics and Category 5, 6, and 6A cabling and associated equipment.
Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure, including copper and fiber cables and active and passive components, using electronic devices.
Sketch rack, floor, and wall elevations.
Participate in design document reviews and activities to support timely, cost-effective, quality project outcomes.
Install and connect network equipment and fiber uplinks in telecommunications cabinets and racks.
Calculate grounding conductor and conduit sizing and raceway layouts.
Produce four-week look-ahead plans covering productivity, material procurement and staging, and tracking weekly productivity against plans.
Train and supervise apprentices installing cable from telecommunications rooms to work area outlets, following drawings and run lists and arranging cable bundles for dressing and termination.
Maintain accurate as-built drawings and update and log them on master record contract drawings at least weekly.
Perform quality assurance checks on the team’s work to ensure cable installation meets applicable requirements.
Maintain a clean work area and participate in job-site cleanup.
Secure company tools and materials daily.
Travel up to 25%, including domestic and/or international travel.