What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cabling Technician/Installer – Junior position at MicroTech?
Overview
The Cabling Installation Technician is responsible for performing the installation of premise network cabling systems.
Responsibilities
- Install, label and test premise cabling, connections, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, Protective Distribution System (PDS) conduit, and associated hardware
- Updating cable run sheets and other documentation as required
- Read and interpret system installation drawings and design packages, and apply that knowledge to cabling installations
- Install LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and test fiber-optic and copper cabling systems
- Labeling of cables and associated hardware according to standards and cable run sheets
- Install various types of cable tray, Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) and EMT conduit up to 4 inches
- Able to fusion splice fiber optic cable
Qualifications
- Clearance requirement: Secret
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants is required
- Strong proficiency in the installation and test of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware
- Possess a demonstrated ability in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages, and applying that knowledge to the cabling installation, and promoting a safe work environment and implementing safe work practices
- Must be proficient in the proper handling, installation, of LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
Required certifications:
- Confined space certified for outside plant installations
- Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Aerial and Scissor Lift
Preferred but not required:
- Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Installer 1 (INST1)
- BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2
- Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification
