Cable Technician

Job#: 1368348

Job Description:

Below is the job description for both Cable Technician positions. If interested in either or both please email Louie at [email protected] a copy of your updated resume.

Position: Level 0 Cable Technician

Client/Government Customer: AT&T/NSA Greenway RIS I program

Max Hourly Pay Rate: $26.50/HR.

Location: 100% Onsite in Columbia, Maryland 

Contract Type: Long Term Contract

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Daily Requirements:

• Able to assist in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services.
• Read drawings to establish correct wiring/cable runs.
• Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks.
• Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques.
• Field test cabling for performance specifications.
• Cable labeling, and perform cable management in racks and termination shelves.
• Successfully terminate various types of copper connectors.
• Discuss pathways, spaces, bonding and grounding and firestopping.
• Choose the correct tool or methodology for specific cabling tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of two years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination.
• Areas of knowledge must include: physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation.
• A minimum of two years technical experience and a BICSI Installer 1 certification required. An additional two years of experience may be substituted for certification.

Position: Level 1 Cable Technician

Client/Government Customer: AT&T/NSA Greenway RIS I program

Max Hourly Pay Rate: $30.15/HR.

Location: 100% Onsite in Columbia, Maryland 

Contract Type: Long Term Contract

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services;
• Able to create cable run lists and cable schematics to effectively connect the services.
• Install cabling from transport/wiring closets to the customer access outlet.
• Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks.
• Assist in the design of cable transmission media, machine rooms, transport closets, and points-of-presence.
• Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques.
• Install backbone/vertical, underground, and outdoor cabling.
• Field test cabling for performance specifications.
• Cable labeling and configuration documentation.
• Perform cable management.
• Successfully terminate various types of fiber optic connectors.
• Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Properly test and troubleshoot copper installations.
• Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network.
• Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Interpret the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of five years of technical experience in IT Cable installation and termination.
• Provide team leadership, engineering, and design knowledge to meet technical specifications.
• In-Depth knowledge of termination equipment, methodologies and splicing techniques.
• Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation.

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