What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Structured Cabling Installer position at SST Direct?
Seeking a Lead Structured Cabling Installer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Melbourne, FL.
This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, fuel reimbursement, and commission opportunities!
Pay: $30 - $35 hourly (based on experience)
The Lead Structured Cabling Installer will perform the installation of copper and fiber optic cabling systems on commercial, government, and industrial projects. This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical expertise, crew supervision experience, client interaction skills, and the ability to assist with project estimating and quoting.
Key Responsibilities
Field Leadership & Installation
- Lead structured cabling crews, ensuring work complies with BICSI, TIA/EIA, and NEC standards.
- Install, terminate, test, and certify Cat6, Cat6A, Cat8, and fiber optic cabling systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, and construction drawings.
- Perform OTDR, Fluke/DSX, and fiber certification testing.
- Install cable pathways, racks, trays, conduit, J-hooks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures.
- Train and mentor technicians while maintaining a safe and productive job site.
- Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other trades.
- Maintain project documentation, labeling, as-builts, and material inventories.
- Identify and communicate field issues, scope changes, and project risks.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
- Conduct site surveys and provide project updates and technical guidance.
- Support project estimating by evaluating labor, materials, and project scope.
- Assist with developing and reviewing quotes to ensure accuracy and profitability.
- BICSI Installer 2 – Copper (required)
- BICSI Installer 2 – Fiber Optic (required)
- Actively pursuing or willing to pursue BICSI RCDD certification
- 7 years of structured cabling experience, including 5 years in a lead or supervisory role
- Expert knowledge of copper and fiber installation, termination, testing, and certification
- Experience with Fluke DSX, OptiFiber Pro, or similar testing equipment
- Strong understanding of TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, and NEC standards
- Experience leading crews of 3–10 technicians
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to review project scopes, construction documents, and RFPs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks for government site access
- BICSI RCDD certification
- Experience with government, healthcare, or DoD projects
- Structured cabling estimating and quoting experience
- Familiarity with distributor/vendor pricing platforms
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- OSP fiber installation experience
- Knowledge of DAS systems and low-voltage infrastructure
- Experience using AutoCAD or Bluebeam
If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
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Salary : $30 - $35