Structured Cable Technician

Tri-M Group•East Marlborough Township, PA

21h•$28 - $32

About The Position

The Structured Cable Technician performs tasks related to the installation of structured cabling systems under the direct supervision of the job site Foreperson and management of the Structured Cabling Superintendent. The position primarily involves laying out cable raceways and telecommunications rooms, splicing cable, and running small projects or portions of larger projects. The technician also supports safety and company procedures, trains apprentices, completes project documentation, maintains company equipment and vehicles, and responds to emergency service requests outside regular duty hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two-year technical degree in Electrical Systems Technology or at least 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 company-required personal tools in good condition.
Ability and willingness to travel nationally to job sites.
Ability to work 40 hours per week in scheduled 8- to 10-hour shifts.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting, climbing, standing, kneeling, reaching, bending, and repetitive hand and foot use.
Vision adequate for blueprint reading and wire color identification, and 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.