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GC Associates USA, LLC

Cable Technician

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What they do

A Cable Technician or Installer sets up cable equipment and lines for customers and makes repairs as needed.

$86,489 / year median in Hawaii

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Cable Technician Position Overview:
Cable technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing cable infrastructure for our DOD customers. Job duties for cable technicians include creating cable pathways, pulling cable, inspecting cable lines, laying ground cable, and termination and testing of Cat5e, Cat6 and fiber optics. Responsibilities for
Cable Technician:
Installing ducts and conduits, pulling cables, and terminating, testing, and repairing interior and outside copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling. Generating rack elevations, floor layouts, and connection detail drawings for multiple and varied spaces. Installing, fusion splicing, labeling and testing optical fiber. Installing, terminating, labeling and testing shielded and unshielded copper. Installing complete data center infrastructure (Racks, PDU, CAT6, SM/MM Fiber, Patch Panels, and labeling). Installation of Cat 5e/6 Structured Cabling Systems according to industry standards such as
EIA/TIA, BICSI, NEC.
Pull, route, and label Cat6 and other forms of network cable. Install various support structures, including cable racks, j-hooks and innerduct. Ability to develop clear documentation as well as follow already established documentation.
Qualifications:
Cabling system experience, technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, programming, and replacing network infrastructure. Knowledge of using diagnostic tools, service aids, and product schematics, to assess and resolve equipment and system failures. Must maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs.
Level of experience:
Entry Level:
1-3 yrs
Journeymen:
3-4yrs Expert (Senior): 5-10yrs
Job Type:
Full-time Schedule:
8 hour shift Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you possess?
Security clearance:
Secret (Required)
Work Location:
On the road