Structured Cabling Tech

NTS is hiring a Cable Technician in the Richmond, VA area.

• Prior low voltage cabling experience of 5 - 7 years
• Competency in the following areas
• Prior experience installing, terminating, and testing structured cabling (Cat X) and low-voltage devices utilizing project manuals and blueprints
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards
• Experience running or bending conduit, with digital multi-meters, and testing cable
• Troubleshooting networking issues
• Rack and stack work, closet work, putting together server racks, patch panels
• Fiber experience including Anaerobic Terminations, SC and LC Connectors, and Splicing a plus
• Ability to read and understand schematic and line diagrams
• Completion of each work order thoroughly and successfully
• Submission of work order documentation in the required time frame
• Maintain a positive working environment for your peers and most importantly the customer
• Provide prompt communication the team
• Someone who is adherent to customer, company, industry (TIA/EIA, ANSI, BICSI), and Safety standards
• Someone with high school diploma or GED
• Someone with a current valid driver's license that is automotive insurable
• Someone who is comfortable with traveling around Virginia, USA
• Someone who is able to pass a background check, driving record check, and drug screening per company standards
• Someone who knows how to utilize the software on a computer including email, a word processor, and the web to send deliverables and communications
• Someone who is able to learn and utilize cabling deployment planning application/tools/documentation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation of all types of Fiber and Copper Cabling for customers' needs in their Data and Voice Networks.
• 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 such as ladders, racks, j-hooks
• Job costing skills
  • Ability to review client requirements and prepare/cost out the required consumables, labor effort and duration to complete the job
• Learn as you train with the company and your co-workers
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications:
• Cross training capabilities/desires for basic network and wireless support/trouble shooting
• Ability to handle physical workload
• Ability to work well with current employees of the company
• Ability to work some evening hours and some weekend hours

Some nights and weekends may be required as necessary to complete project milestones.

(EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY)