Lead Technician at The Cook & Boardman Group

Posted in General Business 9 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Hutto, Texas





Job Description:

Lead Technician

Hutto, TX 78634, USA Req #389

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The Technician III will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing cable infrastructure in a low voltage environment. The ideal candidate will be able to meet the physical demands of the worksite while also providing excellent customer service.

Essential Function


  • Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to code and industry standard practices
  • Running, pulling, and terminating copper.
  • Assist co-workers with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems.
  • Ensuring that products are installed to industry standards, faceplates and labels neat and plumb ensuring a professional appearance
  • Maintaining project housekeeping protocols
  • Assist with keeping track of site tools and materials to avoid loss or damage

Minimum Qualifications

  • Hold and retain the OSHA-10 certificate
  • Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test
  • Demonstrate ability to ask applicable questions and willingness to learn new skills.
  • Punctuality and consistent daily attendance.
  • BASIC HAND TOOLS OWNED BY EMPLOYEE, (DRILL, SNIPS, SCREDRIVERS, PUNCH TOOLS, TONER AND PROBE, LEVEL)
  • Ability to use basic hand and power tools to perform assigned job site tasks.
  • Understanding of safety as it relates to each division and the use of appropriate safety measures in daily tasks.
  • Familiarity with industry and best practices.
  • Demonstrate ability to work successfully independently and in a group setting.
  • Ability to install cabling according to industry standards with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to install cable pathways including but not limited to:

    • J-Hooks
    • Basket Tray
    • Ladder Rack
  • Ability to dress cables neatly and in-line with applicable standards.
  • Ability to use hand and power tools to assist in building out data closets including but not limited:

    • 2-Post Racks
    • Ladder Rack
    • Setting Cabinets
  • Ability to terminate and install standard industry copper connectors with minimal supervision/training.

    • 4-Pair cable terminations
    • Multi-Pair cable termination
    • Applicable color codes
    • Coaxial terminations
    • Basic troubleshooting (Toning, Butt-set, etc....)
    • Basic alert cabling terminations (speakers, horns...etc.)
  • Familiarity with fiber products
  • Ability to identify different fiber types (Single mode and Multimode)
  • Ability to identify different fiber connectors (LC, SC, ST, MPO, APC)
  • Some entry level manufacturer and/or industry training, examples include:

    • CommScope Uniprise
    • Panduit PCT
  • Basic understanding of bonding and grounding installation principles:

    • Telecommunication Busbars
    • Compression style connectors
    • Routing and installation of bonding conductors
  • Basic understanding of firestopping principles:

    • Firestop Caulk
    • Firestop Pillows
    • Firestop Putties
  • Basic understanding of transmission principles:

    • Copper
    • Fiber
    • Copper Testing - Setup testing equipment and save test results.
  • Properly read redline drawings with accuracy.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Limited experience up to 2 years
  • Aerial lift certification
  • Fall protection certification/training

Physical Demands
Spends more than 2/3 of time standing, kneeling/crouching/stooping, using hands and reaching. Spends approximately 1/3 of time walking and talking/hearing. Frequent lifting required of items 25-50 pounds. Able to work on a ladder up 8 hours and a ble to work in confined spaces

Work Environment
May be exposed to variable weather conditions. Other conditions may include proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery and using various tools and hardware. Worker is subject to frequent heavy lifting.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Other details


  • Pay Type Hourly





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