Communications Technician

Position: Communications Technician I
Full benefits available after 30 days of employment! Full-time, direct hire position! In order to be considered for this position you must be willing to be travel to McCarren, NV

Job Summary:

The Communications Technician I must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I possess no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Communications Technician I will install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator). Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method. Route cable through modular furniture. Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly:
Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
• The Communications Technician I will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• The Communications Technician I performs fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
• The Communications Technician I will terminate low-voltage devices.
• The Communications Technician I will fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Communications Technician I will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The Communications Technician I will complete other responsibilities as assigned. Min USD $20.00/Hr. Max USD $23.00/Hr. Qualifications Physical and Mental Requirements:
• The Communications Technician I must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
• The Communications Technician I must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Communications Technician I must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Communications Technician I must possess proven problem solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
• The Communications Technician I must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• The Communications Technician I must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Communications Technician I must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Communications Technician I must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory. Tools:
• 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. Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Must possess and learn to effectively use the listed tools.
• Ability to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred. License Required No

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