Communications Technician - Tobyhanna, PA

Overview

A Communications Technician 1 is responsible for the installation of communications cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. As a technician you should have the work experience installing basic equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician.

Telecom technicians are full time employees with company benefits.

• 2+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry
• Be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver's license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
• Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company.
• Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment.

• Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
• Relocate up to a twelve foot stepladder without assistance.
• Ability to work at various heights, can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to distinguish color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Active Security Clearance
• Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas.
• BICSI credentials to include Installer 1, Installer 2 and/or Technician
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications