Low Voltage Lead Foreman

Salary Range: 30 to 35 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits  
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance 
• Paid Vacation and Holidays 
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings 
• Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required 
• Drive time and mileage paid for use of a personal vehicle when travel is required 
• Company vehicles could be provided after an initial 2-4 weeks of employment
• Payscale $30-$35

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience as a Low Voltage Cable Technician working in industrial/commercial space (1 million - 5 million Sq/Ft).
• 5 - 7+ years experience as a Lead/Foreman working in Industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Data Cable Technician with CAT6 cabling, fiber optic, 24v, and 70v paging systems experience. 
• Knowledge and experience with CCTV, Fire, Security Systems, and Alarm Systems is a plus.   
• Experience installing Audio/Visual, Point-of-Sale systems, TV/monitor, or media players is a plus. 
• Industry-specific certifications are a huge plus (BICSI, NEC, TIA/EIA). Please list certifications if any.  
• Fiber optic training and certifications, highly desired (AT&T, BICSI, CISCO, Corning, CNET, ETA, FOA, VERIZON).
• Available and willing for extensive travel nationwide. 
• Duration of each project last 1-6 months. Once completed you would move on to the next project location.
• Flexible and willing to work on-call, day, night, or weekend shifts as the jobs require. 
• The duration of each project could last 1-6 months, once completed travel to the next job site location. 
• A typical work week will average 50-60 hours a week depending on job site requirements and deadlines.   
• Experience reading blueprints and site maps.  
• Experience in conduit installation is a plus.  
• Knowledgeable in multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fibers.
• Knowledgeable in closeouts and MDFs/IDF/MCIC. 
• Ability to work in cramped spaces.  
• Ability to operate a BOOM or scissor lift and work at heights 65 plus feet. 
• Able to identify independent colors and knowledge of industry color codes.
• Must have basic telecommunication tools, PPE, and reliable transportation.  
• Knowledge of cabling infrastructure.  Will consider OSP knowledge (CO to Demarc).
• Proficient with the use of smartphones, computers, including email, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills; verbal and written. 
• Ability to employ soft skills; ex: teamwork, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, critical thinking, time management, and interpersonal.
• Comfortable working unsupervised and with teams of 4 to 20 other technicians. 
• Ability to effectively interact with high-level personnel: GC’s, IT Professionals, and other Stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years. 
• Current OSHA 10/30 Certification or is able to acquire it within 60 days of employment.
• Knowledge of working in Industrial environments; Union/ Non-Union; Higher Safety Vigilance
• Industry-specific certifications are readily considered (ICT, CCTT, CNCI, DCI, FOI, FOT, TECH).
•  Will consider work done in Basic Telephony and wire-work training.
• Experience in Fiber Optic terminations: Unicam (or similar), Single strand and Ribbon fusion splicing.
• Knowledgeable in Redlines and As-Builts.

Responsibilities:

• This is a working Foreman role. You will perform installs with your crew as well as Foreman responsibilities. 
• Installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of various cabling infrastructures. 
• Install, terminate, and test Cat6, Fiber Optic Cables, (SM & MM) as designed and per the scope of work.
• Installing, Aiming, and Focusing IP Cameras.
• Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings up to 2,000,000 sq ft, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.   
• Dress cable pathways and MDFs.
• Ensure all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.   
• Install cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and inner-duct.   
• Erect support structures and install Network Devices (AP’s, Cameras) per scope of work.
• Repair cable poles and towers.   
• Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.   
• Troubleshoot issues with cable networks to ensure the proper functioning and to ensure the system meets local, county, state, or federal codes; legal and/or insurance requirements.   
• Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by Wachter, our customers, or OSHA.  
• Provide regular updates to Project Management on project status and current objectives. 
• Lead crews of 6-15 technicians by providing daily instruction and training, as needed.