Overview

The On-site Cabling Team Lead is responsible for directing and leading a crew, as well as participating in the installation of premise network cabling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct a team of cabling technicians, and properly documenting any red-line changes to drawing packages.
• Perform the installation, labeling and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
• Update cable run sheets and other documentation as required.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in reading and interpreting system installation drawings and design packages.
• Promote a safe work environment and implement safe work practices.
• Provide guidance and perform quality assurance checks for subordinate cabling personnel in the installation, of LC, MTRJ, SC and RJ45 connector termination, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems, as well as various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches. able to fusion splice fiber optic cable.

Qualifications

• Clearance Requirement: Secret
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the installation of copper and fiber-optic cable plants.
• Highly proficient in the installation and testing of premise cabling, connections, patch cords, patch panels, equipment enclosures/cabinets, cable tray, PDS conduit, and associated hardware.
• Proficient in the techniques for fusion splicing, termination and outside plant installation.
• Understand how to interpret work orders and prints to determine what is required per project.
• Use of splicing technology such as OTDRs, VFL, OLTS.
• Proper handling and installation of LC, MTRJ, SC, RJ45 connector terminations, and testing of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.
• Be proficient in the installation of various types of cable tray, PDS, and Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit up to 4 inches.
• Be an effective communicator in coordinating installation work with subordinates and with office personnel.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

Required certifications:

• Permit-Required Confined Spaces Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Aerial and Scissor Lifts
• Confined space certified for outside plant installations
• BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) Certification or equivalent

Preferred but not required:

• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Technician
• BICSI Installer 2, Copper (INSTC) and BICSI Installer 2
• Optical Fiber (INSTF) certification