Cable Installer

Job description

Description: Cable technicians perform installation, modification, repair, and maintenance of voice, video, and data cabling systems and equipment. The duties of a cable technician include installing lines, laying ground cable, and setting up associated equipment for clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Mounts TV monitors on walls and drop ceilings; must be able to install mounts on walls.
• Install low voltage lines (Cat5 and Cat6).
• Installs UTP copper and other audio and video cable and connectors.
• Install outlets, pull cables, perform fire stopping and pre-termination including organizing, forming, dressing and labeling cables to industry standards.
• Install Desktop PC’s and network hardware.
• Install and mount VOIP Phones and security cameras.
• Termination, coaxial connectors, light-crimp connectors, compression connectors.
• Tests copper cables to required certification parameters utilizing appropriate test equipment as required; diagnose and corrects issues.
• Performs removal and demolition of abandoned cables.
• Performs rack assembly and install, performs other related duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Must have experience using power tools and basic tools such as level and measuring tape.
• Must be able to finish job in its entirety; cleaning up all materials and any installation mess created.
• Must be comfortable using cell phone, PC, reading and composing emails on a regular basis.
• Must be able to follow a floor plan.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for company assets including but not limited to vehicles, tools, and other test equipment.
• Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment.
• Schedule is kept consistently and timely, with minimal absences, and minimal tardiness.
• Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
• This position requires 50% or greater travel.

Key non-technical skills:

• Comfortability with travelling when needed in local SE Michigan area.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail in a faster paced environment.
• Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities that fit both client and company requirements.
• Customer oriented and ability to communicate with the clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Provide guidance and limited training with clients on how their technology works.
• Open to learning new things and remaining flexible in technology changes or processes.
• Excellent planning, documenting, and organization skills with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction or installation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road