Communications Technician 3 - Salt Lake City, UT
M.C. Dean, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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 industries.
Position
Telecom Technician 3
is responsible for the installation, planning, organizing and scheduling of communications cabling and equipment to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks, assuring the work is being installed in a high-quality manner and performing quality inspections. Monitors task completion, compliance and prevents safety issues in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Oversees a crew of five (5) or more technicians and apprentices. As a technician you should have experience installing equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a working understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician. Telecom technicians are full time employees with company benefits.
Responsibilities
Have knowledge of and understand the safe use of hand tools and various power tools
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
Actively Participate in Daily Safety and Work briefings
Install various types of Low Voltage Cable
Install, inspect, terminate, test, and troubleshoot ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as: various pathways and cable trays, various cabinet and racks, various telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and assemblies, and telecommunications grounding systems)
Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices
Sketch rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations
Participate in design document reviews and activities to ensure timely, cost effective, and quality project outcomes
Install, power up and connect fiber uplinks of network equipment into a telecommunications cabinet/rack
Calculate grounding conductor, conduit sizing and raceways layouts
Produce 4 week look ahead plans to include productivity planning for assigned scopes of work, material procurement/staging and tracking weekly productivity to plans
Possess the ability to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing and termination
Maintain accurate as built drawings - As-built drawings are to be updated and logged onto master record contract drawings a minimum of once a week
Perform quality assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements
Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
Secure company tools and materials daily
Up to 50% Travel
Qualifications
6+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry
18 years of age
High School diploma or GED is required
Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle
Successfully pass a background check and drug test
Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications
Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company
Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment
Abilities
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety
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
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Desired Skills
BICSI credentials to include Technician Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
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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 industries.
Position
Telecom Technician 3
is responsible for the installation, planning, organizing and scheduling of communications cabling and equipment to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks, assuring the work is being installed in a high-quality manner and performing quality inspections. Monitors task completion, compliance and prevents safety issues in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Oversees a crew of five (5) or more technicians and apprentices. As a technician you should have experience installing equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a working understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician. Telecom technicians are full time employees with company benefits.
Responsibilities
Have knowledge of and understand the safe use of hand tools and various power tools
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
Actively Participate in Daily Safety and Work briefings
Install various types of Low Voltage Cable
Install, inspect, terminate, test, and troubleshoot ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as: various pathways and cable trays, various cabinet and racks, various telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and assemblies, and telecommunications grounding systems)
Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices
Sketch rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations
Participate in design document reviews and activities to ensure timely, cost effective, and quality project outcomes
Install, power up and connect fiber uplinks of network equipment into a telecommunications cabinet/rack
Calculate grounding conductor, conduit sizing and raceways layouts
Produce 4 week look ahead plans to include productivity planning for assigned scopes of work, material procurement/staging and tracking weekly productivity to plans
Possess the ability to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing and termination
Maintain accurate as built drawings - As-built drawings are to be updated and logged onto master record contract drawings a minimum of once a week
Perform quality assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements
Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
Secure company tools and materials daily
Up to 50% Travel
Qualifications
6+ years prior experience in commercial communications industry
18 years of age
High School diploma or GED is required
Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle
Successfully pass a background check and drug test
Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications
Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
Consistently report to work on time, work well with others to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company
Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment
Abilities
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety
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
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Desired Skills
BICSI credentials to include Technician Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification
Experience with Microsoft Office applications
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