Telecommunications Technician 1

Familiarity and Duties

• Oversees or assists in the installation of structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper) in accordance with all applicable codes, standards, and local requirements.
• Oversees or assists in building telecommunication closets while adhering to applicable standards, codes, and specifications.
• Ensures grounding and bonding are compliant with standards and codes.
• Ensures fire stopping procedures are accurately followed and compliant with local regulations.
• Oversees or assists in testing and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems, both fiber and copper.
• Ensures transmission fundamentals of copper and fiber media are maintained.
• Uses knowledge of and experience with Outside Plant operations to ensure rodding, roping, and fiber splicing, and tipping are properly performed.
• Troubleshoots entire communications system to determine if problems are related to hardware or cabling.
• Tests and evaluates newly installed or existing hardware to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility.
• Utilizes technical manuals and brochures to determine equipment which meets establishment requirements.
• Compiles, reviews and/or submits other reports, such as site reports or project status reports, as required by management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Knowledge of Database software, and MS Office Products.
• BICSI Level 2 certification is preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have their own PPE and Basic hand tools for cabling technicians.
• Must be local or within 50 miles of location.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Must be able to support installation schedule and meet budgets provided by VTG Project Manager.
• Must be capable of getting ladders, lifting boxes, materials, etc.
• Must have PPE equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, etc).
• Experience pulling in copper/fiber, backbone/riser cabling.
• Experience in termination of all types of fiber and copper.
• Experience in installation of cable conveyances (EMT conduit, cable tray, J hooks, ladder rack).
• Telecom room buildout experience (racks/cabinets, patch panels, grounding, etc).
• Testing experience using Fluke or equivalent test sets for fiber and copper.
• CAC Badge (Preferred).
• DoD Secret or higher clearance (Preferred).