Lead Cable Technician

TEKsystems•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$20 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Project Manager, Project Manager, or Superintendent, plans, directs, and supervises field low voltage electrical construction activities and operations of assigned projects in a safe and productive manner. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Forepersons are generally assigned to manage projects with ten plus (10+) employees.

Requirements

Cable
Cat5
Install
Cabling
Fiber optic
Cable installation
Fiber optic cable
Punchdown
Cable puller
Coax
Wiring
Structured cabling
Cat6
Splicing
Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10-hour shifts.
Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day.
Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day.
Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day.
Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day.
Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies: continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10’ lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'.
Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder.
Repetitive use of hands includes continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations.
Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing.
Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification.
Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts and for working from heights.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and supervises field low voltage electrical construction activities and operations of assigned projects in a safe and productive manner.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.