Communications Technician 1 - Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, AL 
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Communications Technician 1 - Huntsville, AL

Location: Huntsville, AL

Req. Number: 5165
Description

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises.

Our success relies on great people delivering innovative projects and solutions for Fortune 100 companies and the most recognized agencies in government, defense, and security.

Join our more than 3,600 employees worldwide who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together we are creating the integrated systems and technologies that shape the built and cyber-physical world.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • Paid-time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave

The Communications Technician is responsible for the planning, layout and complete installation of new and retrofit communications equipment and systems in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards for a particular project. This includes conducting site surveys, pulling cable, terminating and testing both copper and fiber optic cable to the highest level of specifications as well as installing ancillary communications systems.

The candidate must have extensive experience with the installation, termination and testing of Structured Cable Plant in commercial environments. Hospital or Airport installs will be a plus. The candidate should have knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures. Employees must provide their own hand tools. This position requires that you be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment while facilitating the installation of cabling and electronics. A focus on safety, quality, production and schedule is fundamental to all work performed. Employees are expected to be committed to excellence and generate a high quality of work. All employees are expected to consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment. M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site. Employee is required to provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve and safety toed boots.

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Installation of Category rated copper and fiber optic cable.
  2. Terminating and testing of horizontal copper cabling
  3. Terminating fiber optic cable via anaerobic, mechanical and fusion splicing.
  4. Termination and splicing of copper riser cable.
  5. Installation of panels, enclosures and electronics.
  6. Labeling of communications systems including cable, panels, and electronics.
  7. Installation of interior conduit and surface mount raceway systems.
  8. Read and understand plans and specifications.
  9. Installation of plywood, racks and cabinets.
  10. Installation of cable trays within communications rooms
  11. Mentor apprentices.
  12. Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations.
  13. Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted.
  14. Installing prefab assembly unassisted.
  15. Participating in job site cleanup.
  16. Maintaining clean work area.
  17. Installing ENT conduit, surface mount raceways, wall and floor sleeves.
  18. Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24" x 24".
  19. Troubleshoot and fix communications cable issues.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

  1. Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds at one time.
  2. Able to relocate a twelve foot stepladder without assistance.
  3. Able to work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and A-Frame ladders.
  4. Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
  5. Must possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
  6. Can use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.

 

EXPERIENCE:

  1. 3 years prior experience in commercial construction communications industry.
  2. Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained).
  3. High School diploma or GED.
  4. Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts. Test, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber optic cabling.
  5. Familiarity with:
    1. BlueBeam
    2. Fluke Versiv
    3. MS Office Word and Excel

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
VEVRAA Contractor

 

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Job Summary
Company
M.C. Dean
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
3+ years
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