Technician II - Structured Cabling - Travel

Job Summary

The Technician II - Structured Cabling must be able to perform the technical responsibilities of a Cable Installer and function as a lead member of a technical team. The Technician II will coordinate small groups of installers in the performance of daily workload including adherence to company safety and quality standards.

• Install a work area outlet for floor or wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly, adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards).
• Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ammeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
• Willfully complete all IES Communications paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adhere to and participate in all company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Salary: $32.00 per hour. Maximum Salary: $35.00 per hour.

• Be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
• Promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Act as the company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Possess proven problem‑solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read and write.
• Work at heights, on a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Endure long periods of standing, walking, or working in inclement weather and possess sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and move heavy objects.
• See and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and have adequate transportation to get to the jobsite.

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.
• Trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool.

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools.
• Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.

2-4 years

No license required.

High school diploma or equivalent.

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