MTS SERVICES Data Cabling Technician Salary in the United States

Description

MTS Services specializes in the design and installation of commercial structured cabling. We are currently looking for both experienced and entry level Data Cabling Technicians to add to our staff in our Wilmington, NC office location. The Data Cabling Technician will report to the NC Operations Manager and will work daily with a team led by the assigned Project Foreman. Willingness to learn, dependability and a strong work ethic are critical for success in this role.

MTS Services offers:

• $1000 Sign On Bonus
• 2 weeks' vacation your first year
• 8 paid holidays
• $30 per month cell phone reimbursement
• Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) after 1 year of service with up to 4% company match

A Data Cabling Technician will be responsible for:

• Category rated copper solution installation

• Fiber Optic structured cable distribution system installation

• Pulling cable, fire stopping, dressing cables and labeling to industry standards

• Terminating, assembling and installing 8-pin modular connectors and coaxial connectors and optical fiber connectors

• Accurately testing copper and fiber cables to required certification parameters utilizing appropriate test equipment

• Diagnosing and correcting copper and optical fiber problems

• Reading blue prints to determine closet and equipment layouts

• Installing closet hardware including backboards, connecting blocks, racks, patch panels and fiber enclosures.

• Attending training and safety meetings, and working safely at all times utilizing the necessary Personal Protection Equipment.

• May lead small install team (2-3)

Requirements

• Must meet criteria for Alarm Board registration

• BICSI Installer/Technician certification highly desired

• Ability to work extended hours (overtime) as needed

• Reliable daily travel to work-sites

• Must be able to work safely following company policy/procedures on safety

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable with our auto insurance carrier during

course of employment

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds as necessary

• Ability to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and drive for extended periods.

• Comfortable with, and capable of, working in open construction environments.

• Directly related experience (cabling, construction trades), preferably in Telecom industry