Sr. Cable Tech

Job#: 1339042

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking several Sr. Cable Technicians with hands-on experience to support our client’s project at the Pentagon.

To apply please email your resume to [email protected]

Overview:

Position: Sr. Cable Technician

Location: Pentagon, on site

Shift: Day or night shift available (7:00 am to 3:30 pm, or 8:00 pm to 6:00 am)

Compensation: $35-40/hr

Duration: Long Term Contract

Responsibilities:

• The Cable Technician is responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP.  
• Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
• Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.
• Our Cable Engineer is responsible for tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of TDM networks
• Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with power tools and ladders
• Installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications systems
• Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance
• Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information
• Verifies service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems
• Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters.
• Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications
• Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation
• Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards
• Dress, terminate and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.
• Ability to work with power tools and ladders
• Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors
• Computer literate with basic Networking Skills
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
• Participates in special projects as required
• Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance required
• 3-5 years of related telecommunications experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of
• education, technical training, or work experience.
• Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.
• Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various
• expertise levels.   
• Solid Customer Support Skills in a high visibility environment.
• Problem analysis and problem solving.  
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Strong customer service experience is highly preferred

To apply please email your resume to [email protected]

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