Infrastructure Technician - Volpe

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition Summary

Serves as installation technician providing technical support in installing cabling (Copper, Coaxial and Fiber) as well as placing electronic chassis in their operation locations. Performs a variety of tasks including operating tools and equipment used for installation and testing cable and fiber optic networks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receive, inventory and prepare materials for staging and installation.
• Plans, organizes, and coordinates daily schedule of installations in conjunction with co-workers and customer.
• Assist in the installation and certification of fiber optic and/or copper transport technologies.
• Operates equipment including line scanners, line testers, optical scanners, voltmeters, microcomputers, and other test equipment as required to determine viability of installed cabling.
• Monitors and maintains documentation of material and supply inventories.
• Assist in the recommendation of improvement of communications networks installation procedures methods and controls.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor

Education & Experience Requirements

• 2 years of increasingly responsible installing and terminating network cabling system including twisted-pair coaxial and fiber optic cables
• Engineering & Installation (E&I) experience highly desirable
• Knowledge of STARS equipment desirable

Skill & Certification Requirements

• Climbing and Confined Space Certifications desirable
• Extensive Travel Required with overnight stay and work
• Heavy lifting of 40-80 lbs
• Position requires sitting, standing, and kneeling for long periods of time. (Heavy Work)
• Use of Power Tools Saws/Drills/ Hammer Tools
• Working with Hazardous Chemicals Fuels/Paints/Caulks/ Silicones/Oils
• Exposure to dust, allergens, cement, sunlight, loud noises at high decibels, high EMF, and various worksite aerosols and fumes
• Exposure to Shipping Materials, Foam/Plastics/ Wood/Cardboard
• Use of Cutting Instruments Blades/Banding Tools
• Climbing Up/Down Ladders and excessive climbing of stairs
• Use of Steel Toed Boots, hard hats, and other types of PPE
• Working on or in High Elevations or Roof Tops, in Trenches and Dark Environments
• Driving/Pulling Work Trailers
• Working with Electricity - Low Voltages
• Working in Confined Spaces Under Floors/ Man Holes / Closets / Under Ground
• Exposure to Various Metals Zinc/Copper/Steel/Brass/ Galvanized items
• Driving for Long Hours
• LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran/Disabled

Leader Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of . If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@lcibest.com