M.C. Dean, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Communications Technician 2 - Hiring Event - Charleston, SC
Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expM.C. Dean, Inc. is a company that designs, builds, operates, and maintains cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities. They are seeking a Telecommunications Technician 2 responsible for the installation and testing of commercial communications equipment and systems, requiring extensive experience with structured cabling in commercial environments.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Installation of video and data cable with Cat 5E, Cat 6 as well as fiber cable
Terminating and testing of horizontal copper (Cat 5, Cat 6)
Termination of fiber
Termination of riser cable
Installation of patch panels
Label and test horizontal cable
Installation of backbone and riser cable (copper & fiber)
Installation of interior conduit, Panduit and Wiremold
Read and understand plans and specifications
Installation of plywood and racks
Installation of cable trays in TC, MDF, IDF
Mentor apprentices
Assist in OSP (outside plant) installations
Pulling cable 100 pair or smaller unassisted
Installing prefab assembly unassisted
Assisting in Site Grounding
Assisting in Pulling Low Voltage Cable
Assisting in pulling all size of Telecom Cables
Participating in Job site cleanup
Maintaining clean work area
Installing Wiremold, Sleeves, Panduit and ENT
Installing pull and junction boxes up to 24” x 24”
Assisting with Tugger setup and use for large wire and long pulls (Pulley Wheels, Capstans wheel, Chains, etc. To operate a Tugger requires certification)
Assisting with calculating wire load and conduit sizing layout
Assisting with Exterior underground layout
Assisting with interior overhead and under floor raceways layouts for telecom
Assisting with grounding grid under slab
Assisting with grounding ring exterior
Assisting with splicing crimp tools and installation of Mechanical Lugs
Assisting with building grounding
Assisting with grounding service entry equip
Assisting with bonding all metallic portions
Assisting with structural cold water grounding
Performing an Operational Risk Management Briefing for any task mastered to date
Generating or adding to an Activity Hazard Analysis for any task mastered
Contributing to the Risk Register for any defined feature of work mastered
Troubleshoot and fix Cat 5, 5E and 6 cable problems
Terminate various manufacturers of copper termination blocks
Knowledge of all fiber termination connectors
Knowledge of all makes of fiber optics cable
Employees must provide their own hand tools
This position requires that you be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment while facilitating the installation of cabling and electronics. A focus on safety, quality, production and schedule is fundamental to all work performed
Employees are expected to be committed to excellence and generate a high quality of work. All employees are expected to consistently report to work on time, work well with other employees to accomplish a common goal, and maintain a safe work environment
M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site. Employee is required to provide and wear long pants, a shirt with at least a 4" sleeve and safety toed boots
Qualification
Required
4+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry with a high school diploma or GED or 3+ years of experience with an Associate degree
This position is subject to an additional customer drug screening and background check
Must have a valid driver's license to be able to operate equipment (for which you will be trained)
Prior experience in communications work including room build-out, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic termination, interpret and maintain drawing and as-builts
Familiarity with: BlueBeam Fluke Versiv MS Office Word and Excel
The candidate should have knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper install and termination procedures
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis
Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials
Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Preferred
Hospital or Airport installs will be a plus
Benefits
M.C. Dean will provide hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and safety vest which must be worn at all time while on the job site.
Company
M.C. Dean, Inc.
M.C. Dean, Inc. offers comprehensive technological systems in Washington.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Dean
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Frazier
Marcomm Business Partner
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