Technician II - Structured Cabling - 100% Travel

Lead small teams of cable installers, ensuring adherence to company safety and quality standards while coordinating personnel and timelines to complete projects.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount face plates and surface-mount boxes, adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards).
• Build closets: mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber-optic hardware, and grounding for racks, equipment, and cable.
• Complete all IDC connections (terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Provide necessary training to crew members and assume responsibility for effective crew performance.
• Complete all IES Communications paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers).
• Adhere to and promote company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Self-motivated, positive, and professional with the ability to create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
• Promote company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Act as company liaison for customer interface.
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; ability to read and write effectively.
• Ability to work at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces; lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to endure long periods of standing, walking, or working in inclement weather; possess sufficient physical strength and agility.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors, read small print, and hear/recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Travel within branch or regional territory as needed; regular attendance mandatory.
• Adequate transportation to jobsites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field, with demonstrated ability to supervise others.
• Proficiency with required tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool with 110/66 block blade, and 6/8 position combo crimp tool.
• Proven skill level to interpret blueprints and project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of universal communications color codes.
• Meet company minimum driving standards.

Pay

$32.00–$35.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Company 401K plan with employer contribution match.
• Company-paid time off.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short-term disability plans.
• Choice of dental and vision coverage.
• Optional long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discount programs.