Cable Technician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Cable Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, repair, adjust,and resolve problems in structured cabling systems;
- Meets attendance standards and complies with late/absence notification procedures;
- Measure, cut, bend, assemble and install cable tray using measuring devices and hand tools;
- Perform fiber optic cable installation and terminations of all types;
- Correctly set up and operate copper and fiber optic testing equipment;
- Perform overhead and underground layout and rough-in;
- Performs other project related duties and assignments as instructed by supervisor;
- Assemble and install relay racks, network cabinets, wall fields and associated components;
- Conduct thorough inspections of cable lines to ensure the system is working correctly;
- Terminate CAT6 cable;
- Install, and run CAT6 cable;
- Terminate CAT6 cable;
- Pulling and routing CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable in a new construction commercial environment;
- Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch panels);
- Installing support structures (ladders, racks, j-hooks).
Requirements:
- Ability to identify different colors and learn color codes;
- Communication skills with the ability to successfully collaborate with other members of the team;
- Strong knowledge of industry standard cable specifications;
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving history;
- Commitment to abiding by OSHA and all other safety standards and procedures;
- Must pass a background check and drug screen;
- Ability to comprehend and operate appropriate testing equipment (e.g. signal level meters, ohm meters);
- Terminating data cable;
- Rack and stack work, closet work, putting together server racks, patch panels;
- High school degree;
- Fiber experience including Anaerobic Terminations, SC and LC Connectors, and Splicing;
- Experience with digital multi-meters and testing cable;
- Your own basic telecom tools including punch downs, snips, wire strippers, cordless drill, PPE (safety gear), etc;
- Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards;
- Experience with CAT 5 and CAT 6.