Junior Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer (4769)

SMX • MD

83d • $47,500 - $71,300

About The Position

SMX is hiring a Junior Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer to support the Protective Distribution System (PDS) and Network Infrastructure teams. In this role, you will perform daily inspection of the RDT&E fiber network across NAS Pax River by inspecting PDS conduits, pulling boxes to ensure none have been tampered with, and inspecting communications closets to ensure the PDS cabinets are secure and have not been tampered with. The PDS/Network Infrastructure Team supports NAWCAD - Digital Network and Applications department 365 days per year. Coverage is shared by the entire team. Each team member may be required to alternate supporting weekends and/or Holidays on a rotating shift.

Requirements

• Clearance Required: Secret.
• Minimum of an Interim Secret is required to start.
• High school diploma and 2+ years of related experience required.
• Experience terminating Cat5e /Cat6 and fiber (SM/MM) connections.
• Ability to climb ladders and use hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced with Fiber Optic data center network infrastructure.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience with telecommunications cable installation and repair.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, repair, and test telecommunications backbone cabling, both interior and outside plant including installation, splicing and termination of copper and fiber communications cable and coaxial cable.
• Install racks/frames and cable management hardware.
• Maintain an accurate database of all cables, wires, terminations, routes, and other maintenance data, and make the database available to the Government and other Contractors when required.
• Consult Dig Permits to determine location of fiber optic networks and telephone cables.
• Mark the location of the fiber optic networks and telephone cables using marking paint and/or marking flags according to adopted color codes and marking procedures.
• Remove and reinstall NMCI drops as requested by the customer to desired locations.
• Install new NMCI and fiber drops into buildings as requested by the customer to desired locations.
• Communicate with contractors, agencies, and customers as needed.
• Respond to emergency locate requests and prioritize work.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees