Lead Cable Technician

Location: Barker

Description

The Lead Communications Technician will act as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. The Lead Technicians' task will be to the ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

General

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lead Communications Technician will consistently run major project crews, assume responsibility for effective performance and provide necessary training, assume responsibility for adherence to Company and customer safety, quality guidelines, and hold weekly safety meetings, initiate performance-related communications, and escalate to Project Manager if necessary.

The Lead Communications Technician coordinates with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion, and compliance with the project budget.

The Lead Communications Technician fully completes all project paperwork accurately and on time (specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and others as required).

The Lead Communications Technician will perform quality checks, coordinate moves, and cut sheets for voice and data cross-connects, prepare red-lined as-built drawings.

The Lead Communications Technician serves as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns, attend facility and construction meetings when required.

The Lead Communications Technician performs work consistently, demonstrating a detailed level of technical knowledge, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues as they arise.

The Lead Communications Technician will complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Preferred

Skills:

Project management, Telecommunications, Construction management, isp, microsoft office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Low voltage cabling, cable pulling

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

Tools Needed: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle-nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester, and 5-gang punch tool.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.

Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.

Must be able to terminate fiber.

Must possess a minimum of six (6) months of supervisory and/or managerial experience.

Must possess and be able to effectively use the tools listed above.

Must have proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.

Must know the universal communications color codes.

Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and MS Project).

The Lead Communications Technician must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional, and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).

The Lead Communications Technician must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.

The Lead Communications Technician must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).

The Lead Communications Technician must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).

The Lead Communications Technician must be able to work at various heights on a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.

The Lead Communications Technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read the small prin

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Barker, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Barker,NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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