Cable Technician

Apex Systems is seeking Secret cleared Rapid Response Cable Technicians to join our client at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Please apply if interested! Must have an active Secret Clearance to be considered!Job TitleRapid Response TechnicianJob Type: Full Time, Long-Term OpportunityLocation: Pentagon - Arlington, VA.Shift: 7 - 3 (M-F)Compensation$35/hr (~$72k/yr)ClearanceActive Secret requiredHOW RAPID RESPONSE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACTAnalyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure.The Rapid Response Technician is assigned tasks by Coordinators related to service orders and repair activities for Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure. The technician is responsible for dressing, terminating, and testing cables and components. They should have the ability to work with power tools and ladders.Computer literate with basic Networking Skills. Ability to work effectively with others and communicate with supervisors.Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics.Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information.Verifies service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.Well-versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs, and fiber power meters.Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications.Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network back-up procedures; updating documentation.Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.Participates in special projects as required.Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.Dress, terminate, and test cables and components including CAT6 and fiber optic cabling.Ability to work with power tools and ladders.Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors.Computer literate with basic Networking Skills.WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Security Clearance Level: DOD Secret ClearanceRequired Experience: 3-5 years of related telecommunications experience.Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.Required Technical Skills: Must be familiar with TIA/EIA Standards and BICSI recommendations on cabling infrastructure.Required Skills and Abilities: Candidate should be able to communicate effectively with personnel of varying expertise levels, possess strong customer support skills in a high-visibility environment, and demonstrate problem analysis, problem-solving, attention to detail, and accuracy.Ability and willingness to work after hours when needed, usually 2-5 hours per calendar year.Overview:The Cable Engineer is responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center & buildings within the NCR supported by JSP. Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures, standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.Skills/RequirementsInstallation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated elements in the Pentagon, Mark Center, &buildings within the NCR supported by JSP in accordance with scope of work statements.?Must follow JSP and commercial best practice procedures (BISCI, EIA/TIA) standards required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.Analyzes, administers, and maintains telecommunications and network cabling infrastructure. Must know the standard copper 568-B Color code, 25 pair color code, as well as the Fiber 12 strand Color CodeResponsible for tasks assigned by Coordinators in connection with service orders and repair activities related to Category 6 cabling, Voice over IP networks (VOIP), and fiber optic cabling infrastructure. This includes Copper terminations on Patch Panels, Modular Plugs, Jacks as well as Fiber Splicing/Terminating single and multiple strand fiber optic cables.Dress, terminate and test cables and components, Ability to work with Hand Tools, to include power tools, Powder Actuated Tools, and ladders.Ability to work well with others and communicate with supervisors, Computer literate.Basic networking skills.Installs, maintains, and repairs voice and data communications cabling systems.Interprets service orders, circuit diagrams, floor plans and networking logic diagrams.Tests, locates, installs, and repairs cabling infrastructure associated with trouble calls, and performs routine maintenance.Use Excel and Microsoft Word, input data into databases and create and maintain cable, records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.Verifies work order information and receipt of all necessary equipment and information.Verifies service by testing installed cabling, identifying, correcting, or escalating problems.Well versed in the use of network cabling test equipment including network testers, copper cable testers, fiber OTDRs and fiber power meters. This includes setting up fiber testers with the appropriate test ends.Additionally, the Technician is responsible for creating the appropriate folders within the Copper and Fiber Test Equipment Master Folder.Documents network by labeling and routing equipment and cables; recording configuration diagrams and specifications.Maintains network by troubleshooting and repairing outages; testing network backup procedures; updating documentation.Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.Participates in special projects as required.Identify, track, and remove abandoned cable, and keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standards.Walking long distances for long periods of time, lifting of material up to 50 pounds, loading equipment onto carts or shelves, moving equipment to work locations, unloading equipment, mounting ofequipment into racks and trash removal.Required Qualifications:Active Secret ClearanceAssociates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.3-5 years of related telecommunications experience.Must be familiar with BICSI rules, regulations, and standards.Must be able to use Microsoft Excel and Word, input data into databases, create and maintain cable records as jobs proceed and formalize at completion.Must have the ability to communicate effectively to personnel of various expertise levels.Must be able to complete physical work as indicated above under responsibilities.Able to provide problem analysis and problem solving.Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.Strong customer service experience.Able to report onsite as indicated above.clearance #clearedEEO EmployerApex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@ or 844-463-6178

Created: 2024-11-09