Lead Cable Technician

TEKsystemsPhiladelphia, PA
$20 - $38Onsite

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.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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