Cable Technician

Outside Plant Cable Technician

GC&E Federal is seeking an Outside Plant Cable Technician. The candidate for this position will work within our team to support our government Information Technology (IT) and Inside and Outside Plant program with our client. As an OSP Technician you will be an integral part in ensuring the successful operations and maintenance of the Telecommunications team at Fort Devens, MA.

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Function

• Support the Customer Service Telephone [Customer Service Representative Installation and Repair (CSR/I&R)] and OSP services requests, trouble tickets, PMCS of maintenance holes, telephone poles, and pedestals, and all other requirements.
• Create, validate, and update the NIPRNET diagrams and number of cable pairs/strands on cable plant drawings for leased circuits and Government owned circuits (approximately 100 buildings).
• Plan and manage circuit installation and maintenance services for Army tenant activities.

Physical Requirements

• Predominantly outdoors environment
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and reach

• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
• May require frequent computer use for several hours at a time
• Frequently work at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
• Must have visual acuity
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds

Location:

• Fort Devens, MA This is not a remote position. Local candidates only.

Required work authorization:

• United States

Job Type:

• Full-time

Experience with the following:

• Fiber, Copper & Coax Termination & Testing
• I3A Standards
• EIA/TIA Standards
• CAT5e/6/7 Installation Experience
• Plant-in-Place Drawings
• Analog and VoIP Phone Systems
• MS Office Suite
• Remedy and TMS

Candidate Requirements:

• SECRET Clearance
• BICSI Trained

GC&E Federal, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, LTD & STD, company paid life insurance, 401(k) and tuition reimbursement.

It is the policy of GC&E Federal, Inc. to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by the federal, state, or local laws or regulations.