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Lead Technician

Full-time Employee


Ohio

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a BICSI Certified Technician or Installer 2 Copper/Fiber Technician, or willing to obtain the credentials for same. They will have experience in cable placement (copper and fiber), testing and troubleshooting. They will install pathway including but not limited to j-hooks, cable tray and conduit. The candidate will be responsible for knowledge of cabling infrastructure, design methods, and for the installation and testing best practices related to installation.

Other Requirements

21 years of age or older, valid drivers license, able to past pre-employment drug screen, able/willing to travel, own basic hand tools, safety toed boots, able to interact with customers and crew members.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Run large projects consisting of 200 plus cable drops in commercial office buildings, factories, campus environments, and industrial environments.
• Manage a crew of 3 to 10 installers setting clear direction, setting objectives on work, and ensure results.
• Manage the execution of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works closely with customer, project manager and department manager on projects.
• Install voice, data, video, and fiber optic cabling including single mode, multimode, stranded and ribbon and ability to supervise installation.
• Identify cable paths, pulling identifying and labeling copper and fiber cable.
• Install cabling pathways including but not limited to J-hooks, cable tray and conduit. (what type of pathways?), hardware and equipment
• Analyze and trouble shoot basic technical problems or issues related to cabling issues.
• Read and understand blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and construction prints.
• Understand the fiber optic color code to install and test fiber cable in a variety of environments (aerial and underground).
• Be responsible for access requests.
• Clean and maintain test equipment regularly.
• Work in confined spaces (trenches, tunnels, crawl spaces, etc.) for extended periods of time.
• Climb poles, ladders and operate bucket truck as needed to complete daily construction assignments.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned by the department manager.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
General
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet tight project milestones and deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to complete and submit accurate and complete documentation.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 60 feet.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull at least 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs., as needed, with or without assistance.
o Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs, moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
• Must have basic computer skills, email, Excel, and Word.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers, manager, customers, etc.
• Must adhere to safety practices and procedures at all times.
• Must have safety toed boots (to be paid by the employee).
• Be able to work exposed to inclement weather (cold, snow, rain, heat, etc.).
• Travel required.
• Must be able to work long hours (overtime) , weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must pass a preemployment drug test, background screen including an acceptable motor vehicle report
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Good communication skills with ability to interact with crew, leadership, and customers
• Teamwork orientation and ability to function effectively as an integral part of a team and as a team leader
• Candidate to supply basic hand tools, PPE and specialty tools will be supplied by the company

Technical
• Must be familiar with all types of work environments: commercial office buildings, factories, campus environments, and industrial environments.
• Must have in depth knowledge of codes and standards, be able to follow customer standards.
• Thorough working knowledge basic telephony architecture, copper multi-pair frames and cross-connect, color codes, and connectivity of telephone systems and devices.
• Working knowledge of the telecommunications network structure both aerial and underground.
• Must have a thorough understanding and working knowledge of codes, standards, installation procedures and troubleshooting abilities on both fiber and copper installations.
• Working knowledge and understanding of reading and interpreting engineering, architectural and construction plans, drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other project documents and ability to follow specifications.
• Working knowledge of building and mechanical/electrical codes.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry codes, standards, and methods such as IEEE, ANSI, TIA, EIA, BICSI, NEC, NFPA and OSHA.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:
• Maintain a current DOT medical card and medical examination report.
• Maintain OSHA 10 Certification; will help the selected candidate obtain.
• Maintain OSHA 30 Certification; will help the selected candidate obtain.
• Maintain BICSI Level 2 or Technician certification; will help the selected candidate obtain.
• Maintain any other job-related certifications

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