Structured Cable Technician

Tri-M Group•Kennett Square, PA

19d

About The Position

The Structured Cable Technician performs tasks related to installing structured cabling systems under the direct supervision of the job site Foreperson and managed by the Structured Cabling Superintendent. The role primarily involves laying out cable raceways and telecommunications rooms, splicing cable, and running small projects or portions of larger projects. The technician may respond to emergency service requests outside regular duty hours and must be able to travel nationally to job sites. The position requires 40 hours per week, scheduled in 8- to 10-hour shifts. Work includes substantial standing, climbing, lifting, bending, kneeling, and other physical activity, often in varied indoor and outdoor environments and temperature extremes. Safety policies and procedures must be followed, and personal protective equipment is used as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two-year technical degree in Electrical Systems Technology or a minimum of four years of work experience in networking and voice systems.
Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Completion of the BICSI Installer, Level II On-the-Job-Training program or equivalent knowledge.
Passing the BICSI Installer, Level II examination or equivalent knowledge.
Good knowledge of common electrical instruments and their proper use, including volt, ohm, and amp meters.
Intermediate knowledge of telephony installation.
Intermediate knowledge of local and wide area networking, including the basic operation of network interface cards, hubs, switches, and routers.
Intermediate knowledge of telecommunications codes and standards under the National Electrical Code and ANSI/TIA/EIA standards.
Intermediate knowledge of grounding theory under Article 250 of the National Electrical Code and ANSI/TIA/EIA 607 Standard.
Basic personal computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
Valid driver's license and a history of safe driving.
Reliable personal transportation to and from the assigned work location or office.
Purchase and maintain the company-required personal tools in good condition.
Ability and willingness to travel nationally to job sites.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying materials, climbing, and repetitive use of hands and feet.
Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification.
Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts.

Responsibilities

Comply with and ensure compliance with Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
Comply with and ensure compliance with Tri-M employment policies and procedures, including standards of conduct and appearance.
Lay out and/or install primary cable raceways.
Lay out and/or install telecommunications room hardware.
Splice copper and fiber optic cable and plan and execute system cutovers.
Coordinate and install horizontal and backbone cabling.
Conduct appropriate on-the-job training for Structured Cabling Apprentices Levels I, II, III, and IV.
Run small projects or portions of larger projects.
Administer the closeout process when running small projects.
Complete required paperwork, including daily job journals, timesheets, and tool/equipment sign-outs.
Safeguard and maintain Tri-M equipment, materials, tools, and vehicles.
Respond to emergency service requests outside regular duty hours.