Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Installation Technician

Position: Technician I Job

Technician I Job Details

Location: Columbia, MD

Position Summary: Technician Level I is an entry level position that requires a technical or mechanical aptitude and/or experience and a capacity to learn through on-the-job and vendor instruction.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists the Crew Leader and Technician II on the successful completion of assigned projects.
• Assists with maintenance and care of the van/job inventories.
• Installs cabling and associated infrastructure.
• Performs cable terminations, pulling, and testing.
• Learns to effectively utilize work scheduling to maximize crew efficiency.
• Adds efficiency and speed to work habits.
• Learns the many facets involved in current installation procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum of 0-6 months of experience in the telecommunications industry or other technical/mechanical fields. Technicians must be able to work under the supervision of Crew Leader and senior technicians during the installation of structured cable systems and pathways including fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable. Technicians I must have good verbal/written communications skills and the ability to use hand and power tools.

They should possess good interpersonal and customer service skills, and the ability to work in both premises and OSP environments (working from ladders, lifts, manholes, confined spaces, and bucket trucks up to 30’ may be required). Must be available to work overtime, weekends, after hours, and travel as needed, including 24/7 service calls if required. Experience with conduit 2” or less is strongly preferred.

Must pass a background check, may need government security clearance, clean driving record, drug screening. U.S. citizenship may also be required.

Education

• High school diploma/GED, military electronic specialization schools, or trade school certification.
• Manufacturer certification, as applicable, may be substituted for trade school certification.
• BICSI certification is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Technicians will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, pull, push, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. They will also frequently be required to lift a minimum of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required: close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Noise level usually moderate but can become heavy or high depending on equipment used.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, nor are these statements intended to create a contract of employment between the employee and Fiber Plus, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fiber Plus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Fiber Plus provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job seekers without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws.

Benefits Paid Time Off

Generous paid time off benefits including paid holidays, vacation accrual and sick/personal time.

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Comprehensive, high-quality medical, dental and vision care options for employees and their immediate families.

Life Insurance

Basic life insurance at no cost; optional additional life insurance for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Employees can elect to enroll in Short Term and/or Long Term Disability plans for themselves at group rates.

401(k)

Employees can enroll and contribute through payroll deduction.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to assistance with childcare, eldercare, adoption, relationships and financial issues.

Tuition Assistance

Continued education support for employees to increase knowledge and skills.

Flexible Spending Account

Employees can set aside money for unreimbursed medical care and/or eligible dependent care needs.

Contact Information

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