Communications Technician 2 - Charleston, SC (Hiring Event )

Responsibilities

• Installation of video and data cable with Cat 5E, Cat 6 as well as fiber cable.
• Terminating and testing of horizontal copper (Cat 5, Cat 6).
• Termination of fiber.
• Termination of riser cable.
• Installation of patch panels.
• Label and test horizontal cable.
• Installation of backbone and riser cable (copper & fiber).
• Installation of interior conduit, Panduit and Wiremold.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Installation of plywood and racks.
• Installation of cable trays in TC, MDF, IDF.
• Mentor apprentices.
• Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
• Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.
• Installing prefab assembly unassisted.
• To assist in Site Grounding.
• To assist in Pulling Low Voltage Cable.
• To assist in pulling all size of Telecom Cables.
• To participate in Job site cleanup.
• To maintain clean work area.
• To install Wiremold, Sleeves, Panduit and ENT.
• To install pull and junction boxes up to 24” x 24%.
• To assist with Tugger setup and use for large wire and long pulls (Pulley Wheels, Capstans wheel, Chains, etc.).
• To operate a Tugger requires certification.
• To assist with calculating wire load and conduit sizing layout.
• To assist with Exterior underground layout.
• To assist with interior overhead and under floor raceways layouts for telecom.
• To assist with grounding grid under slab.
• To assist with grounding ring exterior.
• To assist with splicing crimp tools and installation of Mechanical Lugs.
• To assist with building grounding.
• To assist with grounding service entry equip.
• To assist with bonding all metallic portions.
• To assist with structural cold water grounding.
• To perform an Operational Risk Management Briefing for any task mastered to date.
• To generate or add to an Activity Hazard Analysis for any task mastered.
• To contribute to the Risk Register for any defined feature of work mastered.
• To troubleshoot and fix Cat 5, 5E and 6 cable problems.
• To terminate various manufacturers of copper termination blocks.
• To know all fiber termination connectors.
• To know all makes of fiber optics cable.

Qualifications

• 4+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry with a high school diploma or GED or 3+ years of experience with an Associate degree.
• Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained).
• Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts.
• Familiarity with: BlueBeam Fluke Versiv MS Office Word and Excel.
• The candidate should have knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures.
• This position is subject to an additional customer drug screening and background check.