Cable Technician

We are hiring Cable Technician in Lock haven PA where you will be performing the field layout of cable raceways and telecommunication rooms, performs cable splicing, and runs small projects or portions of a larger project.

Pay $23-27 an hour

Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lays out and/or installs primary cable raceways and telecommunication harware
• Splices copper and fiber optic cable and plans and executes system cut-overs.
• Coordinates and installs horizontal and backbone cabling.
• Conducts appropriate on-the-job training of Structured Cabling Apprentices Level I, II, III and IV
• Runs small projects or portions of a larger project.
• Administers the close out process when running small projects.
• Completes all necessary paperwork including daily job journals, timesheets, tool/equipment sign-outs, etc.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree in Electrical Systems Technology or minimum of 4 years work experience in networking and voice systems.
• Have completed the BICSI Installer, Level II On-the-Job-Training program or demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
• Good knowledge of common electrical instruments and their proper use (volt, ohm, amp meters).
• Intermediate knowledge of telephony installation.
• Intermediate knowledge of local and wide area networking (e.g. identify and describe the basic operation of network interface cards, hubs, switches and routers).
• Basic personal computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft office programs.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a history of safe driving.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the assigned work location/office.
• Must purchase Company required personal tools (see attached list) and maintain in good condition.

Physical Requirements:

• 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
• Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification
• Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts