Communications Technician 3 - (Hiring Event) DMV

Overview
Disclaimer: To be considered for this position, candidates must attend the hiring event in person at the location listed below.

Location: Intelligent Office 1934 Old Gallows Road, 3rd Floor Vienna, VA 22182

Date & Time: Thursday, 05/21/2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm

A 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 the work 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 pathways, cable trays, cabinet and racks, telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and assemblies, and 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 raceway 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 at least 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

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

A competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

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 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 understand 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, and 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

Relocate 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 Manufacturing Certifications and/or Fiber Certification

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Pay Range
USD $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.

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