Lead Technician - Structured Cabling

Encore Electric • Cheyenne, WY

65d • $28 - $35

About The Position

Lead Technician works on customer sites in a variety of environments including new construction, remodels, and operating facilities. This position is also responsible for complying with Encore standards for Safety, Culture and Customer Service.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Three to five years of experience in a Technology Construction related field is preferred
• Formal education in Electronics or related fields is also preferred

Responsibilities

• Works with a commitment to safety
• Upholds the core values of Encore Electric
• Acts as a professional and uses basic work ethics
• Comes to work on time every day with appropriate attire and tools
• Keeps work area clean
• Installs quality work in a neat and workmanship like manner
• Treats tools with respect
• Works and climbs on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms
• Identifies technology parts and components
• Performs strenuous physical work i.e., digging, kneeling, shoveling, lifting, pulling, pushing, climbing
• Keeps up with changing technology
• Wears tools at all required times
• Works in all weather conditions
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Understand and follow safety guidelines and ensure others are following the appropriate protocols
• Understand scopes of work and can effectively complete the tasks associated
• Understand common industry tools including applicable testing equipment and how to use them
• Efficiently lead on different sized projects and/or more than one crew
• Communicate, educate, and delegate effectively
• Read and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
• Demonstrated knowledge of closet build outs
• Installing various cable types including low voltage power, fiber, twisted pair, audio, video and DAS and security. Inside and Outside plant
• Use a variety of connector types and terminate to industry standards
• Terminate indoor and outdoor fiber using the appropriate methods and following industry standards
• Testing copper and fiber using industry approved testers. Knowledge of setting up testing units and downloading results as required
• Installation of various types of pathways related to running horizontal and backbone cables
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting cable plant and associated equipment
• Complete detailed documents of work performed and provide daily status updates
• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians on installations standards and methods, as well as company related requirements
• Work within time and budget restraints
• Provide site supervision of the installation team with direction from the Senior Tech or Project Manager
• The ability to perform close-out documentation procedures as well as daily/weekly company documentation requirements
• Ability to procure materials collaboratively through Operations/Project Management for project related needs
• Crew Safety training and PPE assignment required to meet or exceed customer, industry, GC, and local jurisdiction requirements
• Always Promote a strong culture of Health and Safety
• Read and interpret electronic schematics, installation drawings and architectural blueprints
• Assist with basic mechanical fabrication, as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee-matched 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice
• Generous employee referral program
• Access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University

What This Job Offers

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