What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman Cable Infrastructure Technician position at E&M Technologies, Inc.?
POSITION: Journeyman Cable Infrastructure Technician
WORK LOCATION: Fort Carson, CO
JOB CATEGORY: Information Technology
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
REQUISITION ID: EM33-019
CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen
CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret/SCI
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None
E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Journeyman Cable Infrastructure Technician to join our team in Fort Carson, CO in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). USSOCOM develops and employs the world's finest SOF to conduct global special operations and activities as part of the Joint Force, in concert with the U.S. Government Interagency, Allies, and Partners, to support persistent, networked, and distributed combatant command operations and campaigns against state and non-state actors all to protect and advance U.S. policies and objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
Cable/Infrastructure Technicians require excellent problem-solving and customer service skills, as well as the ability to terminate, test and troubleshoot secure/non-secure voice, video, data and radio frequency cable infrastructure. Requires relevant training, as well as hands-on experience working with cable infrastructure. The Technician assists with installing, testing, and maintaining the secure/non-secure voice, video, data, and radio frequency cable infrastructure in close coordination with the Government. The Technician shall perform its work in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and industry best practices for installing telecommunications cable infrastructure.
Typical Duties Include:
- Install, replace, repair, remove, terminate, and test new and existing LAN cabling in accordance with applicable policies and industry best practices
- Maintain cable infrastructure labeling standards in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and directives.
- Installing new cable.
- Terminating and testing new cable.
- Testing and troubleshooting faulty cable.
- Cross-connecting circuits using patch panels.
- Maintaining core datacenter infrastructure; following cabling and organization standards.=
- Some positions may require shift work and/or an ability to work a non-standard work schedule to support the USSOCOM mission
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field and 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- BICSI Installer 2, Copper OR BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification.
- DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level I or II certification (e.g., CompTIA Network , Security , or equivalent).
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks, such as:
- Climbing ladders and working in confined spaces (e.g., ceilings, raised floors, tunnels, and equipment racks).
- Working outdoors and in field environments under varying weather conditions.
- Standing for extended periods while installing and terminating cables.
- Ability to work at heights and operate scissor lifts, boom lifts, or other aerial platforms.
- Must be comfortable working in military-secured environments and following strict operational protocols.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance at the required level.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BICSI Technician Certification
- Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
- OSP Construction Certifications (e.g., BICSI Outside Plant Designer - OSP)
- OSHA 10/30 Certification (for safety compliance in construction environments).
- Manufacturer-specific certifications (e.g., Corning, Panduit, CommScope, Leviton).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)