Prime Communications is Hiring! 

CABLE TECHNICIAN 

ABOUT US 

Prime Communications is a national provider of security, mobility, and infrastructure solutions.  We offer a unique lifecycle approach to engagements that ensures you always have access to the right combination of engineering, consultation, and innovation. 

At Prime Communications, we believe the work you do should be as empowering as the mobility, security, and infrastructure solutions we design, engineer, implement and support. So, we have worked to create the corporate culture that makes you glad you came to Prime, including a team atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration, opportunities for autonomy and critical thinking, ongoing personal growth and professional development, and a chance to work with some of the best clients in the world. 

SUMMARY 

A Cable Technician is a progression from the Installer position. Working as a member of the project team, the Technician is primarily responsible for enhancing over-all jobsite productivity. The Technician is expected to have a fluent skillset and will assist with multiple aspects of the cable installation process; including pathway construction, Telecommunication Room build-out, cable terminations, and labeling. 

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Install cable pathways systems (cable trays, cable racks, J-hooks, or D-Rings).

• Install, terminate, test, label, and document horixontal, backbone and other cables.

• Dress and route cable into telecommunications closets, modular furniture, and other work areas. 

• Build out telecommunication and equipment rooms. 

• Fire-stop various types of cable penetrations. 

• Test, troubleshoot, and document test results for cabling. 

• Must have ability to install, terminate and test low voltage cables & fiber optic cables (to include twisted pair cable, coax, power limited tray cable, standard & solid conductor low voltage cable, single mode & multi-mode fiber optic cables). 

• Understands, adheres to, and promotes the Environmental, Health & Safety policies. 

• Perform/prepare timely field reporting of asset usage as required. 

• Perform other duties as needs arise. 

• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• bility to understand and effectively explain every aspect of the structured cabling system including pathways, spaces, horizontal cabling, backbone copper, backbone fiber optic, cross and inter-connections, and testing. This includes understanding applicable codes, standards, and industry-best practices and the ability to differentiate between them and make recommendations. 

• Ability to choose the correct tool and methodology for the given task; for themselves and can help other team members do the same. 

• Ability to listen carefully to follow instructions.

• Demonstrated aptitude for learning from senior team members 

• Exhibit a positive attitude 

• High attention to detail 

• Ability to meet deadlines 

• Willingness to work, days, night, and weekends as project requires 

• Self-motivated and excellent work ethic 

• Demonstrated teamwork and versatility in integrating into multiple work environments

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Industry certifications are highly desirable 

• In-house Certified Training Required (company provided) 

• 1-3 years’ work experience in Structured Cabling 

• Read, write, and understand English 

• Able to distinguish colors 

• Must have a valid driver’s license 

• Ability to travel 90-95% of the time.

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

•  Probationary period of 90 days 

•  Individual must be able to read and understand instructions in English as well      as possess good verbal & written communication skills.  

•  Individual must be able to pass a drug screening as well as meet background    requirements. Individual must be available to work variable hours.

PRIME COMMUNICATIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-VERIFY.