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ClearanceJobs · 2 days ago

Communications Technician 2 - Tobyhanna, PA with Security Clearance

Tobyhanna, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

ClearanceJobs is seeking a Communications Technician 2 responsible for the installation and planning of communications cabling and equipment. The role involves working with various telecommunications systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards while training and supervising apprentices.

AerospaceNational SecurityRecruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools

Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Following Safety Policies and Procedures

Actively Participating in Daily Safety and Work briefings

Installation various types of Low Voltage Cable

Installation, Inspection, terminating, testing, troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as: a) Various pathways and cable tray b) Various Cabinet and Racks c) Various Telecommunications Devices d) Prefabricated Components and Assemblies. e) Telecommunications Grounding Systems

Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices

Sketch rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations

Cable Technicians need to be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing and termination

Cable technicians need to be able to perform Quality assurance checks of their team's work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements

Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up

Securing company tools and materials daily

Up to 25% Travel which may include domestic and/or international

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Qualification

Telecom SystemsBICSI TechnicianLow Voltage Cable InstallationFiber OpticsManufacture CertificationsSafety RecordBasic Telecommunication KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganization Skills

Required

4 + years prior experience in commercial communications industry

Be 18 years of age

High School diploma or GED is required

Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver's license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle

Successfully pass a background check and drug test

Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite

Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test

Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications

Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives

Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment

Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company

Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1 st day of employment

Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time

Relocate up to a twelve-foot stepladder without assistance

Ability to work at various heights, 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 distinguish color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English

May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools

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

Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem

Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)

Preferred

Active Security Clearance

Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas

BICSI credentials to include Technician

Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

Full time employees with company benefits

Company

ClearanceJobs

ClearanceJobs.com, the largest security-cleared career network, specializes in defense jobs for professionals with security clearances. It is a sub-organization of DHI Group.

Founded in 2002

Urbandale, Iowa, USA

51-200 employees