Travel Lead Cable Installation Tech

Description:

Industrial Low Voltage Lead Technicians for installs and remodel projects at various locations across the United States

Our project is calling for a Lead Cable Technician to help with installing Telecom equipment and cables inside Industrial buildings. We need techs who are very familiar with installing and terminating Cat5 Cable, Fiber Cables, Cameras, and installing WAP. Must be able to operate a Boom lift.

Lead CableInstallation Technician for large-scale projects. The working environment will be in Industrial buildings. The majority of the work will be performed on lifts at heights of 40 plus feet. Looking for a reliable technician with diverse knowledge of the telecommunications cabling industry

Top Skills

'- Pull and terminate Cat5e/Cat6 cable

- Pull and terminate Fiber

- Install and paint Conduit

- Install IDF Cabinets and Racks

- Install Analog/IP Cameras (If they have Camera experience)

- Install Access Points

- Working on 40'+ Lifts

Responsibilities:

• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructure.

• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.

• Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.

• Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and innerduct.

• Repairing cable poles and towers.

• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cables systems and component devices are operational.

• Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.

• Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

• Maintain the company’s high standard of quality and professionalism with regards to workmanship, customer relations, coworkers, behavior, and appearance.

• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience as an Industrial/Low Voltage Cable Lead Technician.

Experience working in Manufacturing, Oil/Gas, or Mining preferred.

Manage crew of 3-5 technicians.

Demonstrates experience leading teams of technicians on multi-week projects.

Safety-specific certifications are an advantage (OSHA, MSHA)

Industry-specific certifications are a plus (BICSI, Siemon, Panduit, Belden, Corning). Please list certifications if any.

Technician will need to be physically able to complete any portion of the installation and needs to be comfortable working 50 to 60 hours a week for the duration of the project.

Flexible and willing to work on-call, early morning, day, night, and weekend shifts depending on the requirements of the job.

Available and willing for extensive travel nationwide, road warrior.

Regional travel approximately 6-8 hours from home requiring hotel stays. Expect to be on the road for 6-8 weeks at a time.

Ability to consistently complete projects within budget, on time, and in a safe manner.

Strong interpersonal skills; this position frequently requires customer, field technician, and office personnel interactions.

Knowledge of Cat5/CAT6 cabling and installation of small equipment: switches, brides, cameras (specifically Axis).

Experience with 24v and 70v paging systems.

Strong knowledge of multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fibers.

Able to neatly dress and terminate large bundles of cables inside IDF and MDF cabinets.

Experience reading blueprints and site maps.

Proficient with the use of computers, including email, spreadsheets, PDF documentation, and databases Microsoft Office programs.

Knowledgeable in identifying independent colors and learning color codes.

Ability to work in cramped spaces.

Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift; and ability to work at heights, of 40 plus feet.

Has basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.

Reliable transportation with required insurance coverage.

Must have knowledge of cabling infrastructure.

Execute advanced troubleshooting skills.

Skills:

Cat 5, Cat 6, Fiber, Pull, Termination, Punchdown, WAP, Wireless Access Points, Access Control, Door Contacts, Card Readers

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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