Traveling Telecom Technician

General Packet, LLC has an immediate opportunity for a Telecommunications

Technician – Network Cabling Technician in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York,

New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia and Washington D.C.areas. (East Coast, United

States)

Target Start Date: Immediately

Primary Responsibilities:

 Install, repair and maintain data, cabling,copper and fiber optic cabling, racks,

patch panels, routers, switches and wireless access points for of networks for

data and voice communication networks.

Required Job Experience:

 Follow directions and diagrams for cabling installationsCategory N for

Category 3/5/5e/6 and fiber optic cabling, termination, and certification tools.

 Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair digital switching equipment, consoles, and

related telecommunications systems.

 Perform cable management and identification according to recognized industry

standards such as Telcordia, BICSI, and the National Electrical Code

(NEC/NFPA 70) regarding Low Voltage Standards.Install, maintain, and repair

cable systems, most often involved with internet services

 Run, pull, support, and stop, and terminate splice copper and fiber optic cables

(e.g., CAT5, SE, CAT6); mount telecom equipment following industry standards.

Arrange routers, hubs, racks, ladders, j-hooks, and switches based on client

specifications.

 Install access control systems, surveillance cameras; maintain strong client

relations, and provide attentive support.

 Carry out copper installation, testing, and troubleshooting; resolve attendant AV

cabling issues, and install networking IP devices.

 Manage parts, tools, and supplies inventory, and supplies accurately.

 Some eExperience in copper and fiber optic cabling systems, closet hardware,

connecting blocks, fiber enclosures, and patch panels is a requirement of this

position.a plus.

 Knowledge of installation Telecom work, wiring practices, underground copper

and fiber infrastructure, work, color code terminations, and switched Ethernet

/DSL connections is required.

 3 years of networking infrastructure experience a plus but will train.

 Conduit bending

 must have own telecom tools (snips, punch down, cordless drill, wire strippers,

PPE)

 Ability to work at heights and lift 50 pounds

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 Dental insurance

 Health insurance

 Paid time off

Experience:

 Telecommunication: 5 years (Required)

Language:

 Proficiency in English is required

 Understanding and speaking Spanish is also helpful(Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

 Rhode Island (Required)

Willingness to travel:

 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28