Structured Cable Technician (LH)

About the role

The Tri-M Group, LLC is an employee-owned company dedicated to providing quality and professional commercial electrical services. We emphasize safety and invest in our employees, offering a comprehensive benefit package.

Responsibilities

• Lays out and installs primary cable raceways.
• Lays out and installs telecommunication room hardware.
• Splices copper and fiber optic cable.
• Plans and executes system cut-overs.
• Covers the installation of horizontal and backbone cabling.
• Administers the close out process for small projects.
• Completes necessary paperwork such as daily job journals, timesheets, tool/equipment sign-outs, etc.
• Safeguards and maintains Tri-M equipment, materials, tools, and vehicles.
• Responds to emergency service requests outside of regular duty hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree in Electrical Systems Technology or minimum of 4 years work experience in networking and voice systems.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Completed BICSI Installer, Level II On-the-Job-Training program or equivalent knowledge.
• Passed BICSI Installer, Level II examination or equivalent knowledge.
• Intermediate knowledge of common electrical instruments and their proper use.
• Intermediate knowledge of telephony installation.
• Intermediate knowledge of local and wide area networking.
• Intermediate knowledge of telecommunications codes and standards.
• Basic personal computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and a history of safe driving.
• Purchase Company required personal tools and maintain in good condition.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to job sites.

Physical Requirements

• Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts.
• Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day.
• Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day.
• Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day.
• Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day.
• Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies: continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10' lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'.
• Able to lift from floor to above shoulder.
• Repetitive use of hands includes: continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations.
• Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders, and vertical climbing.
• Environmental factors include working in: temperature extremes of 0° F to 100° F; up to 8 hours inside or outside; atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, and odors within the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
• Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and potentially explosive hazards.
• Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hat, safety glasses, protected-toe boots, and appropriate gloves for the task.
• Equipment on an "as needed" basis may include fall protection, dust mask, respirator, hearing protection, arc flash protective gear, and dielectrically insulated gloves and/or sleeves.

Benefits

We offer a fair and competitive pay, comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance, an HRA spending account, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, seven paid holidays, vacation/sick leave, and a 401(k) retirement program with company match. We also provide an Employee Assistance Program and much more!

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.