Cable Technician Uncleared 1

Job Description

The Level 1 Cable Technician shall possess the following capabilities : Lead a team in running cables for building or racking of equipment or other cabling services; Able to create cable run lists and cable schematics to effectively connect the services; Install cabling from transport / wiring closets to the customer access outlet; Install cabling both under floor and above the ceiling in cable trays, troughs, wiring baskets, harnesses, and J hooks; Assist in the design of cable transmission media, machine rooms, transport closets, and points-of-presence; Field terminate cabling utilizing multiple types of connectors technical techniques; Install backbone / vertical, underground, and outdoor cabling; Field test cabling for performance specifications; Provide cable labeling and configuration documentation; Perform cable management; Successfully terminate various types of fiber optic connectors; Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications; Properly test and troubleshoot copper installations; Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network; Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices; Interpret the job plan and scope of work as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure.

Requirements

Shall have a minimum of five (5) years technical experience in IT cable installation and termination. Provide team leadership, engineering, and design knowledge to meet technical specifications. In-Depth knowledge of termination equipment, methodologies and splicing techniques. Areas of knowledge must also include : physical ability to lift 50 pounds, cable termination, testing, cable rack preparation, layout and installation, and documentation. A valid BICSI Installer 2, Copper or Installer 2, Optical Fiber certification is Desired. Three additional years of experience may be substituted for certification.

Benefits

PTO : Our variable PTO plan lets you decide the amount that's best for you. Choose as few as 2 weeks or as much as 6 weeks.

Holidays : 10 annually

401k : 5% Company match; fully-vested from Day 1

Quarterly Bonus : Totaling 2.5% of your base salary annually

Pay for any extra hours in cash or comp time

Pay for unused holidays or comp time

Training Budget : Up to $5,250 annually

Cell Phone / Internet Allowance : Monthly reimbursement up to $75

Gym / Health Club Membership : Monthly reimbursement up to $50

Personal Technology Allowance : Up to $500 annually

Cool Logo Wear : At least $100 annually

Health Insurance : Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross / Blue Shield. Three plans to choose from - HSA Silver, HMO Platimun, PPO Platimum. FiveTwelve covers 80% of the premium for employees and their dependents.

Dental and Vision Insurance : Provided through CareFirst Blue Cross / Blue Shield. FiveTwelve covers 100% of the premium for employees and their dependents.

Short Term and Long Term Disability : FiveTwelve pays 100% of premium

Referral Bonus : Up to $10,000 for fully-cleared referrals

Salary : $50 - $5,250