Traveling Lead Technician

E2 Optics•Cedar Rapids, IA

12d

About The Position

The Traveling Lead Technician installs, tests, and troubleshoots structured cabling systems, including copper and optical fiber. The role reads and interprets floorplans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets; sets up copper and fiber testers; and supports project installation activities. The Lead Technician proactively leads teams of three to five Technicians and Installers, trains team members, and helps develop Technicians for lead responsibilities. The role also oversees jobsite organization and basic housekeeping, maintains professional conduct with coworkers and customers, and uses computers and Microsoft Office. Frequent overnight and extended out-of-town travel is expected, at 50% or more, and the employee must be willing and able to travel as required. The standard work environment includes indoor business offices and construction sites, with usually moderate noise. Work may involve confined spaces and operation of lifts or utility vehicles when required. The position involves frequent standing and walking, regular lifting and carrying, climbing ladders, and occasional stooping or kneeling. Reasonable accommodations may be made when possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain OSHA 30 within the first two weeks in the role.
At least 2 years of work experience in structured cabling or related industry/construction experience.
Ability to distinguish color codes.
Ability to understand and effectively explain structured cabling systems, including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross-connections, interconnections, and testing.
Understanding of applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices, and ability to distinguish among them and make recommendations.
Ability to select appropriate tools and methods for tasks and help team members do the same.
High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to source and follow standards.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Willingness to work days, nights, and weekends as project requirements dictate.
Ability to motivate teams in versatile work environments.
Ability and willingness to travel as required; the position involves frequent (50%+) overnight and extended out-of-town travel.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently standing and walking; regularly lifting or moving up to 40 pounds and frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; regularly carrying and climbing ladders up to 20 feet; and working in tight or confined spaces when required.
Ability to operate scissor lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and UTVs (buggies) if required.

Nice To Haves

BICSI Installer 2 Copper certification.
BICSI Installer 2 Fiber certification.

Responsibilities

Follow safe work practices and comply with company and client worksite safety policies and procedures.
Install structured cabling systems and perform all aspects of the installation process.
Read and interpret floorplans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets.
Set up copper and fiber testers.
Perform system testing and troubleshooting as required.
Terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot optical fiber and copper installations.
Lead teams of three to five Technicians and Installers to complete project tasks.
Train Technicians and Installers to perform the tasks and responsibilities of their positions.
Help develop Technicians to perform Lead Technician tasks and responsibilities.
Oversee jobsite organization and basic housekeeping.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in internal and customer relations.
Perform technical testing and troubleshooting tasks.
Use computers and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Visio.
Assist the project team with installation activities as needed.
Travel frequently for overnight and extended out-of-town projects, as required.