Structured Cable Technician (LH)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $25-$29 per hour depending upon experience

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we are anemployee owned companyplacing our employees first, knowing that highly trained, skilled, and compensated workforce can better serve our customers, our families and our communities. Weve built a reputation for delivering quality and professional commercial electrical services with safety as a top priority. In addition, we place a strong emphasis on our employees, and it starts with hiring the best and brightest talent in the industry!

Check out Tri-Ms comprehensive benefit list below the job description!

Job Requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Summary Description

Under the direct supervision of the job site Foreperson, and managed by the Structured Cabling Superintendent, performs tasks related to the installation of structured cabling systems. Primarily performs the field layout of cable raceways and telecommunication rooms, performs cable splicing, and runs small projects or portions of a larger project.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Lays out and/or installs primary cable raceways.
• Lays out and/or installs telecommunication room hardware.
• Splices copper and fiber optic cable and plans and executes system cut-overs.
• Coordinates and installs horizontal and backbone cabling.
• Conducts appropriate on-the-job training of Structured Cabling Apprentices Level I, II, III and IV
• Runs small projects or portions of a larger project.
• Administers the close out process when running small projects.
• Completes all necessary paperwork including daily job journals, timesheets, tool/equipment sign-outs, etc.
• Safeguards and maintains Tri-M equipment, material, tools, and vehicles.
• Responds to emergency service requests outside of regular duty hours.

Job Requirements

Skills/Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year technical degree in Electrical Systems Technology or minimum of 4 years work experience in networking and voice systems.
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Have completed the BICSI Installer, Level II On-the-Job-Training program or demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
• Have passed the BICSI Installer, Level II examination or demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
• Good knowledge of common electrical instruments and their proper use (volt, ohm, amp meters).
• Intermediate knowledge of telephony installation.
• Intermediate knowledge of local and wide area networking (e.g. identify and describe the basic operation of network interface cards, hubs, switches and routers).
• Intermediate knowledge of the telecommunications codes and standards as per the National Electrical Code and ANSI/TIA/EIA standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of grounding theory per article 250 of the National Electrical Code and the ANSI/TIA/EIA 607 Standard.
• Basic personal computing skills and familiarity with Microsoft office programs.
• Maintain a valid drivers license and a history of safe driving.
• Must have reliable personal transportation to and from the assigned work location/office.
• Must purchase Company required personal tools (see attached list) and maintain in good condition.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally to job sites.

Physical Requirements:

• Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts
• Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day
• Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day
• Twisting (180 ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day
• Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day
• Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies: continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10 lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'
• Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder
• Repetitive use of hands includes: continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for receptacle installation and wire terminations
• Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing
• Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification
• Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts
• Environmental factors include working in: temperature extremes of 0 F to 100 F; up to 8 hours inside or outside; atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, and odors within the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
• Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and potentially explosive hazards
• Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hat, safety glasses, protected-toe boots, and appropriate gloves for the task. Equipment on an "as needed" basis may include fall protection, dust mask, respirator, hearing protection, arc flash protective gear, and dielectrically insulated gloves and/or sleeves

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we offer:

• Fair and competitive pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental Insurance
• HRA Spending Account
• 
  Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Sick Leave
• 401k Retirement Program with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• And much more!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Notice to third parties: Please note that The Tri-M Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, The Tri-M Group, LLC will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, The Tri-M Group, LLC explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of The Tri-M Group, LLC.