* Cable Technician, 4

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate with 5 years of structured cabling experience to be our next Cable Technician in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a crew performing various tasks such as pulling, terminating, and testing copper and fiber cable, installing cable tray and various other types of cable support hardware.
• Demonstrate the proper procedures for installing, terminating, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting cable plan systems to team members.
• Generate equipment lists and bills of material for completing tasks.
• Interface with customers as required on a day-to-day basis and inform project managers of possible problems or changes to the scope of work.
• Use hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and power tools such as hammer drills and saws.
• Use various types of copper and fiber cable and termination hardware as well as termination and testing procedures used on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• BICSI Certifications are a plus but not required.
• High School plus advanced training, and minimum 5 years of cabling experience.
• Security Clearance is a plus but not required.
• US Citizenship is required for access to buildings and installations.

Skills

• Proficient in the use of hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and power tools such as hammer drills and saws.
• Proficient in the use of various types of copper and fiber cable and termination hardware as well as termination and testing procedures used on a day-to-day basis.
• Working knowledge of various cable plant configurations such as STAR, BUS, and RING.
• Working knowledge of various cable plan configurations used to support such networks as ETHERNET, TOKEN-RING, and FDDI.
• Working knowledge of EIA/TIA requirements such as distance limitations and pin configurations.
• Able to read blueprints and cut-sheets as well as generate test reports and as-builts.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work overhead, reach for extended periods of time, and work on hands and knees. Ability to communicate well in English both verbally and written.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $32.00/Hr. - USD $38/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.