TRAVEL TECHNICIAN

About the Role

This position is responsible for traveling nationwide to perform highly diversified and complex installations, terminations and cable testing and ensure project installations meet safety and industry standards. Trains and directs Technicians and Technician Helpers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel for the duration of a project; dependent upon size of project
• Install cable support systems in new or existing buildings
• Establish cable pathways as prescribed by industry standards
• Terminate and test copper voice/data cables
• Install termination blocks, patch panels and station hardware
• Install, terminate, test and troubleshoot fiber optic cable
• Collaborate with Manager and Customer in project planning and implementation
• Coordinate and deliver all required materials, equipment, and safety gear
• Prepare and maintain daily job journals, field change order forms, material inventory forms and all required documentation
• Assist installation kickoff on-site and development of work and safety plan with crew members
• Manage location schedules including start time, break time and stop time
• Train and direct Technicians and Technician Helpers on project installs and safety standards
• Cleanup work site each day
• Comply with all safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years experience in the telecommunications industry
• Required cable installation certifications
• Knowledge of category rated testers, Cat 3, Cat 5, Cat 5e and Cat 6 cable troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of fiber optic cable requirements, fire stopping and grounding
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time
• Ability to read, analyze and decipher scopes of work
• Ability to use basic hand tools, punch down, shears and crimp tools
• Ability to read floor plans
• Excellent oral, written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Skill in directing the implementation of telecommunication projects
• Ability to lead people and obtain results through others
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands
• Ability to train and direct others
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and customers
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb or balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to see things at close vision, in color and in focus
• Ability to work in tight/enclosed areas
• Ability for repetitive motions of wrist, hand, or fingers
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with heavier weight necessary at times

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and noise.

EEO

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. An employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other an an "at-will" relationship.