Telecommunications Cable Technician at TEKsystems

Description:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon optic cables.
• Construct a proper splice case, including but not limited to: grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing.
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and/or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of task.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards.
• Be familiar with BICSI standards, read and follow design engineers’ instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
• Interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps and in the field with clarity and detail and make recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies.
• Maintain inside and outside plant records during installation.
• Participate in engineering, permit and construction processes to support project contracts.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Recognize and repair route issues including maintenance and hand hole cleanup, and sign placement.
• Connect wires and cables to terminals and attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Respond to and participate in emergency and outage situations that require heavy construction capabilities.
• Ensure that all work considers the safety of the customer and general public and compliance with all governmental orders.
• Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Complete daily production reports and As-Built documentation on prints

Top Skills Details:

• Seeking a candidate that is looking to get Telecom trade experience (Layer 1 fiber/cat5/cat6). If they have hands on labor experience and would like to learn the Telecom trade, our client is open to training them.
• Ability to carry 50 lbs or more as the equipment and tools are heavy. For instance, their ladders are heavy and awkward to carry.
• Ability to provide great customer service as they will be servicing residential and commercial customers.

Benefits Options:

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 

• Medical, dental & vision 
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available 
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) 
• Short and long-term disability 
• Health Spending Account (HSA) 
• Transportation benefits 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.