Communication Apprentice Job at M.C. Dean, Inc. in McLean

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About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity.

Communication Technician Apprentices

These employees have basic responsibilities. The Apprentice will be given instruction and work experience installing basic communication equipment, which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of electrical blueprints, and knowledge of the NEC. Applicants must be diligent, attending all related instruction courses, arriving on time, and making every effort to become a well‑qualified technician.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in pulling various types of wiring.
• Assisting in Site Grounding.
• Assisting in Pulling Low Voltage Cable.
• Assisting in Prefab Assembly installation.
• Assisting in Core Drilling.
• Assisting in the installation of Cable Tray.
• Installing Devices.
• Maintaining a clean work area.
• Securing company tools daily.
• Assisting with monthly tool checks.
• Participating in job‑site clean‑up.
• Handling material.
• Preparing the work area.
• Demonstrating effective use of hand tools such as drill motors, sawzalls, hydraulic knockouts punches, etc.
• Wearing all Personal Safety Equipment.
• Following safety policies and rules.
• Reading, understanding and demonstrating use of Activity Hazard Analysis.
• Demonstrating proper use and care of tools.
• Displaying understanding of and following material safeguarding and storage practices.
• Displaying understanding of and following equipment safety, safeguarding and storage.
• Assisting in all size of telecom wire pulling.
• Participating actively in daily work briefings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, 0+ months experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite and school.
• Willing to attend school in the evenings one or two nights a week for three (3) years.
• 40‑hour per week position.
• Overtime work expected when needed; potential of temporary travel may be involved.
• Up to 50% of travel may be required.
• Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance.

Desired

• Ability to follow directions to install a quality product under guidance of Technicians, Foreman, or other leadership.
• Basic hand tool set including Snips and Punch down Tool.
• Experience assisting with Fiber Optics is a plus.
• Vocational Training is a plus.

Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; show physical strength and stamina for loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in transportation of materials.
• Relocates a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possesses good vision (may be corrected), ability to see in color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Recognizes when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong without solving the problem.
• Applies general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Combines pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Sees details at close range (within a few feet).
• Listens to and understands information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.