Low Voltage Cable Technician Needed (Walnut Creek, CA; East Bay Area)
NetXperts is seeking a low voltage cable technician to join our growing team of professional installers. We are looking for a technician with a minimum of two years’ experience in the telecommunications and structured cabling field.
This position requires a highly motivated individual, who can arrive each day on time, with the required tools for the task at hand. The key to this position is to have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to take direction from supervisors while working as a team. This position will be located in and around Walnut Creek and the East Bay.
Job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Installation & termination of low voltage copper network cable (Cat6, Cat6A, Coax, etc.)
• Installation & termination of fiber optic cable
• Installation of various types of networking equipment (switches, wireless access points, VoIP phones, access control, etc.)
• Experience in MDF and IDF construction and buildout
• Testing and verification of cabling using industry standard equipment
• Ability to read and implement labeling schematics
• Familiarity with construction drawing sets and floorplans
• Knowledge of industry cable standards and typologies (i.e. Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6E, Riser, Fiber, etc.)
• Installation of cable pathways (EMT, Flex, J-hooks, Raceway, Panduit, etc.)
• Ability to terminate various types of connections (110/66 punch downs, 568A, 568B and RJ45, fiber connections, etc.)
• Final dressing of cable to maintain company QA/QC standards
• Experience using Leviton, Ortronics, ICC, Pathway and other networking product lines
• Knowledge of power tools and their specific use case (saws, hammer drills, etc..)
• Provide concise daily reports to project foreman
• Work with other members of the team to ensure brand integrity is being kept
• Provide basic hand tools such as:
o 10 in 1 screwdriver
o Cable Snips
o 110/66 punch down tool
o Torpedo Level
o Drywall Saw
o Tape Measure
o Tone and Probe
o Needle Nose Pliers and Side Cutters
o Channel Locks
o Applicable power tools will be assigned by NetX per project
Qualifications:
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in structured cabling and installation field.
• High school diploma, GED, or higher (Industry certifications are a plus)
• OSHA10 or OSHA30 preferred
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Flexible schedule (ability to work day shift, night shift, and some weekends, depending on projects and customers)
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized
• Willing to travel if needed
• Ability to pass drug/background check when required
Compensation:
Position is paid prevailing wage base on project location and scope of work classification
EEO; Affirmative Action
The NetXperts policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.