Construction Technician

Construction Technician

Description
The Construction Technician is responsible for performing quality installation practices for video, voice, and internet services in both commercial and residential applications, including common areas, IDFs, and MDFs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with customer activation of fiber-optic telecommunications in subscriber homes (e.g., pulling low-voltage wire) for single-family homes, condos, and apartments.

• Install and service video services, including analog, digital, and HD TV.

• Install, service, and disconnect telephone and internet customers; punch down telephone lines.

• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and safe driving practices.

• Install CAT5/CAT6 drop wire and connectors.

• Troubleshoot video, telephone, and internet issues from telecommunications demarcation to customer equipment.

• Troubleshoot IP issues from demarcation to customer equipment.

• Install and configure ancillary subscriber equipment.

• Test and tone wires from equipment rooms to outlets.

• Install and maintain RF in-building cellular systems, performing repairs, maintenance, and testing.

• Identify and acquire replacement parts as needed; wire, connect, test, and maintain new services or systems.

• Install conduit/pathways from source to site, including trenching, excavating, and hand digging.

• Use RF test equipment (PIM unit, Line Sweep Tester, Light Meter) to verify functionality.

• Utilize construction documents to plan and execute site builds.

• Coordinate utility locates and implement traffic control plans.

• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical circuit, RF radio, and antenna issues.

• Plan new or modified installations to minimize waste, ensure safety, and comply with specifications, safety codes, and local electrical codes.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates degree in Internet Technologies preferred).

• Minimum 3 years of experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting cable, phone, and internet services.

• Proven experience with fiber optic cabling.

• Proficiency with small hand tools and larger power tools.

• Valid, clean drivers license in the state of employment.

• Comfortable working on ladders and at heights.

• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.