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Field Installation Technician - Traveling

AFL, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview The Field Installation Technician Level 1 is an entry level position that physically installs, removes, and modifies telecommunications equipment and infrastructure, including racking, cabling, switches, routers, and power systems, in central offices and data centers.

Starting pay range - $24.00 - 25.00/hr

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, accrued paid vacation, 401k match

Travel/rentals covered

Per diem covers hotel and meals

Experience with telecommunications is desired, but not required.

Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Cable racking

Auxiliary framing

Fiber raceway infrastructure

Central grounding

Distributed grounding

Mounting and top supporting equipment racks or cabinets

Vendor equipment installation

Primary power installation

Secondary power installation

DSX cabling installation

Timing cable installation

Alarm cabling installation

Inside plant fiber work

Customer site surveys and documentation

Personal Qualities

Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision

Conflict Management and Resolution Skills – Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems

Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities

Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, tohelp facilitate the sharing of information between people within the company and our clients.

Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting

Qualifications

Must be willing and able to travel 100%.

Possess the desire and ability to work with hand tools and perform a wide variety of “hands-on tasks” related to the installation of connectivity components.

Knowledgeable on the proper use of basic hand tools

Ability to pass pre-employment screening

Valid Drivers License (Real ID)

Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.

Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection.

Ability to use small hand tools.

Ability to use power tools.

Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.

Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift up to 50 lbs., and drive a vehicle.

Read, write and understand the English language.

Must be at least 22 years old (for car rental)

Working Conditions

Ability to accept assignments that involve travel away from home market based on client needs, business needs and project scope.

Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.

Must be able to work in the United States.

ITC Service Group (“ITC”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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