Technician II - Structured Cabling-100 % Traveler

About the role

The Communications Technician II must possess the ability to perform the technical responsibilities of a Cable Installer and function as a lead member of a technical team. The Technician II will coordinate small groups of installers in the performance of daily workload including adherence to Company safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks; mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly; adhere to IES COMMERCIAL labeling standards).
• Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training; coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project.
• Fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional; helps create, develop and implement project process improvements.
• Promotes the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Acts as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s).
• Possesses proven problem solving and critical thinking skills; able to effectively read, write and give oral presentations.
• Able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces; lift up to 50 lb and move up to 75 lb.
• Able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves; punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade; tone set; 6/8 position combo crimp tool; Krone/3M/BIX.
• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field; demonstrated ability to supervise others.
• Proficient with the listed tools.
• Proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents (specifications, reporting, quality requirements).
• Knows the universal communications color codes.
• Meets Company minimum driving standards.
• No specific license required.

Pay

Minimum USD $25.00/Hr – Maximum USD $28.00/Hr.

Benefits

• Full benefits available after 30 days of employment
• 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

Schedule

Full‑time position requiring 100% travel.