Telecommunications Technician at Abacus Technology Corporation

Campbell, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fiber Optic Cable, Cabling, Power, Grounding, Splicing, Ironwork, Wiring, Telecommunication Equipment Installation, Copper Cabling, Coaxial Cabling, Testing, Locating, Technical Drawings Interpretation, OSHA Safety Regulations, Outside Plant Infrastructure, Inside Plant Infrastructure

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Company Description Abacus Technology Corporation is a Federal government contractor and provider of enterprise information technology (IT) services and solutions. For nearly 40 years, we’ve developed effective partnerships with government and industry to tackle business challenges and pressures for Federal Defense, Civilian, and Intelligence customers. Abacus maintains core competencies in: IT Infrastructure Support, Network Operations and Maintenance, Communication Solutions, Systems Engineering and Integration, Cyber Security / Information Assurance, Application Development, Program Management, and Business Transformation. Job Description Splice, terminate, and test fiber optic cable to meet job requirements. Perform cabling, power, grounding of various types of equipment and hardware using proper tools and safety practices. Prepare cable, fiber or switchboard or power for terminations. Perform ironwork, wiring, basic splicing functions, cable and lead verification. Install, remove, or relocate various common telecommunication equipment. Qualifications 3+ years experience in telecommunications infrastructure and installation. HS Diploma or GED. Must hold the following certifications: BICSI Installer I (INST1), BICSI Installer II Copper (INSTC), and BICSI Installer II Fiber (INSTF) (or the ability to obtain one of these certifications within six months of the start date, and the remaining certifications achieved within a reasonable timeframe as agreed upon by Abacus Technology management and AFL-CIO union representatives). Must be trained in OSHA Confined Space, basic bucket truck operations, ladder safety, aerial and scissor lift safety, GPS, and cable location. Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing cable systems to include O&M of copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling (aerial, buried, direct buried, and underground), protected terminals, grounding systems, manhole and conduit systems, connectors, and distribution frames as well as, terminating, splicing, locating, marking, testing, tagging, and cross-connecting cable pairs. Must be well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards. Experience developing layout and design for infrastructure systems. Capable of reading and interpreting technical drawings. Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and industry standards and practices regarding the installation and maintenance of outside and inside plant infrastructure. Must be able to sit, walk, climb, and be comfortable working in confined spaces and a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

The technician will be responsible for splicing, terminating, and testing fiber optic cable, as well as performing cabling, power, and grounding tasks for various equipment using proper safety practices. This includes preparing cable for terminations and performing basic splicing and verification functions.