Cable Technician (Traveler)

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Cable Technician

About Us

Prime Connected is a national provider of infrastructure solutions.  We offer a unique lifecycle approach to engagements that ensures you always have access to the right combination of engineering, consultation, and innovation.

At Prime Connected, we believe the work you do should be as empowering as the infrastructure solutions we design, engineer, implement and support. So, we have worked to create the corporate culture that makes you glad you came to Prime, including a team atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration, opportunities for autonomy and critical thinking, ongoing personal growth and professional development, and a chance to work with some of the best clients in the world.

Summary

A Cable Technician is a progression from the Installer position. Working as a member of the project team, the Technician is primarily responsible for enhancing over-all jobsite productivity. The Technician is expected to have a fluent skillset and will assist with multiple aspects of the cable installation process; including: pathway construction, Telecommunication Room build-out, cable terminations, and labeling.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Install cable pathway systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks or D-rings).
• Install, terminate, test, label and document horizontal, backbone and other cables.
• Dress and route cable into telecommunications closets, modular furniture and other work areas.
• Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms.
• Fire-stop various types of cable penetrations.
• Test, troubleshoot, and document test results for cabling.
• Must have ability to install, terminate and test low voltage cables & fiber optic cables (to include twisted pair cable, coax, power limited tray cable, standard & solid conductor low voltage cable, single mode & multi-mode fiber optic cables).
• Understands, adheres to, and promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies.
• Perform/prepare timely field reporting of asset usage as required.
• Perform other duties as needs arise.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Maintain a satisfactory compliance with customer.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross and inter-connections, and testing. This includes understanding applicable codes, standards, and industry-best practices and the ability to differentiate between them and make recommendations.
• Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for the given task; for themselves and can help other team members do the same.
• Ability to listen carefully to follow instructions
• Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• High attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to work days, night, and weekends as project requires
• Self-motivated and excellent work ethic
• Demonstrated team work and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Industry certifications are highly desirable
• In-house Certified Training Required (company provided)
• 1-3 years’ work experience in Structured Cabling
• Read, write, and understand English
• Able to distinguish colors
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel 90-95% of the time.

Additional Notes

• The Covid-19 vaccine will be a requirement for this position as we do service many active medical facilities.
• Probationary period of 90 days
• Individual must be able to read and understand instructions in English as well as possess good verbal & written communication skills.
• Individual must be able to pass a drug screening as well as meet background requirements. Individual must be available to work variable hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience installing j-hooks? What is the maximum spacing?
• Are you familiar with firestopping? Do you have any certifications related to firestop?
• Do you have experience working in hospital installing cable?
• Do you have any experience using cable certifiers/testers? Which ones have you used?
• Have you ever Sweep, PIM, and Fiber Tested before?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• installing and terminating category cable (Cat5e, Cat 6)?: 2 years (Preferred)
• installing and terminating coaxial cable?: 2 years (Preferred)
• installing and terminating fiber optic cable: 2 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road