Cable Installation Technician
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, General Labor, Field/Service Technician
Responsibilities & Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and distinguish properties and types of copper/fiber optic cable
- Interpret blueprints
- Inventory job supplies and materials
- Verify and comply with site safety plan
- Build telecommunication spaces (e.g., TRs, ERs, EFs, TEs)
- Install grounding/bonding infrastructure
- Install cable support systems (e.g. J Hooks, EMT conduit, wire basket tray)
- Prepare telecommunication outlet at wall, floor, utility column (power pole)
- Install cut-in rings (cavity box)
- Install sleeves
- Install poke throughs between floors
- Install Inner Duct for fiber optic cable
- Install cable supports systems under the floor
- Install firestop and/or smoke barrier system
- Pull horizontal cables from closet to work area
- Pull backbone cables between closets
- Remove abandoned cable
- Perform copper terminations
- Perform fiber terminations
- Perform fiber optic splicing (e.g. fusion, mechanical)
- Perform fiber cable - basic troubleshooting (e.g., power meter or VFL)
- Perform Tier 1 fiber certification testing (power meter)
- Perform Tier 2 fiber testing using OTDR
- Perform labeling according to a labeling scheme
- Adhere to local, state, and federal fire and/or building codes and/or standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- Must be US Citizen
- Obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance within 12 months of hire.
- 5+ years of cabling experience in the data communications industry.
- Experience with wired and wireless environments, including 802.11a/b/g/n standards.
- Experience in organizing and leading network installations, including on-site assessments and technical plan preparation.
- Familiarity with engineering documentation, network topologies, and cabling infrastructure standards.
- Experience in interpreting technical documentation and performing work per industry-standard installation practices.
- Must have Aerial lift training
- Must have Confined Space training
- Must have Forklift training
- Must have ten (10) Hour OSHA Basic Industry course
Skills:
- Strong understanding of telecommunications and data cabling systems, materials, and testing procedures.
- Ability to install and terminate copper and fiber cabling infrastructure.
- Proficiency in coordinating and documenting technical installation processes.
- Physical capability to perform manual tasks in physically demanding environments.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure scenarios.
Certifications:
- Obtain and maintain active BICSI Installer Level 2 or Technician certification.
We are seeking a Network Installation Technician to join our team supporting Enterprise Infrastructure Installation Support.
Tek Synap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.
We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.
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The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.
Additional Job InformationWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Locations:
Richmond, VA - Type of environment:
Office, Varied - Noise level:
Medium - Work schedule:
Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs. - Amount of Travel: 25%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…
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