cable technician

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Cable Technician and become a vital part of building and maintaining robust telecommunications networks. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic and copper cable systems that form the backbone of modern communication infrastructure. Your expertise will ensure seamless connectivity for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, supporting essential services like internet, telephony, and data transmission. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors in diverse environments while honing your technical skills and advancing your career in telecommunications.

Duties

• Install, splice, and test fiber optic cables and telecommunications network cables in outdoor and indoor settings, adhering to industry standards such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Operate heavy equipment including bucket trucks and other construction machinery safely to access elevated or hard-to-reach areas during cable installation or maintenance.
• Use diagnostic tools, voltmeters, telecommunications testing equipment, and schematics to troubleshoot network issues efficiently and accurately.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering troubleshooting guides to ensure precise installation and repair of fiber optic systems and network infrastructure.
• Perform telecommunications outside plant operations such as trenching, conduit placement, cable pulling, splicing fiber optic cables, and ensuring proper cable management.
• Conduct testing of telecommunication systems including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), Ethernet connections, telephony systems, and IT infrastructure to verify optimal performance.
• Follow safety protocols rigorously while climbing poles or towers; utilize hand tools and power tools effectively to complete installation tasks with precision.

Skills

• Proven experience in field service operations within telecommunications or related construction environments.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic cables, fiber splicing techniques, and fiber optic network installation processes.
• Hands-on experience with telecommunication testing equipment, schematics interpretation, and engineering troubleshooting support.
• Skilled in operating heavy equipment such as bucket trucks; comfortable working at heights in outdoor conditions.
• Familiarity with low voltage electrical systems, network infrastructure components like switches and routers, and computer networking fundamentals including LAN/WAN configurations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings accurately; experience with schematics related to telecommunications networks is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills combined with technical proficiency in using diagnostic tools like voltmeters and network testers.
• Strong safety awareness aligned with industry standards such as the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC); committed to safe outdoor work practices.
• Construction experience preferred; ability to adapt quickly to changing environments while maintaining high-quality work standards.

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to develop their skills in telecommunications infrastructure while contributing to vital connectivity solutions across diverse environments. We welcome applicants with outdoor work experience who are passionate about technical troubleshooting support and network installation projects!

Pay: $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500 - $2,000