Communications Technician 2 (HIRING EVENT) DMV

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

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

Telecommunications Technician 2
Responsible for planning, layout, and complete installation of new and retrofit commercial communications equipment and systems in accordance with plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

Installation of video, data, and fiber cable (Cat 5E, Cat 6, fiber)

Terminating and testing horizontal copper (Cat 5, Cat 6) and fiber

Termination of riser cable, patch panels, and backbone cable

Installation of interior conduit, Panduit, Wiremold, cable trays (TC, MDF, IDF), and plywood racks

Read and understand plans and specifications

Mentor apprentices and assist in OSP installations

Pulling 100 pair or smaller unassisted and installing prefab assemblies

Assist with grounding, pull and junction boxes up to 24” × 24”, and tugger operations

Calculate wire load and conduit sizing for interior and exterior layouts

Perform operational risk management briefings, generate activity hazard analyses, and contribute to the risk register

Troubleshoot and fix Cat 5, 5E, and 6 cable problems; terminate various manufacturers’ copper termination blocks

Provide own hand tools; wear required safety gear (hard hat, glasses, gloves, safety vest, long pants, shirt with at least 4‑inch sleeves, safety‑toed boots)

Communicate safety, quality, production, and schedule with the team to ensure a safe work environment

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in the commercial communications industry with a high school diploma/GED, or 2+ years and an associate degree

Valid driver's license for equipment operation (training provided)

Experience with room build‑out, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber optic termination, and interpreting drawings and as‑builts

Familiarity with BlueBeam, Fluke Versiv, MS Office Word and Excel

Knowledge of BICSI guidelines for proper installation and termination procedures

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Paid time off and tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan and military reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Abilities

Lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly; demonstrate strength, stamina, and proper lifting techniques

Transport a 12‑foot stepladder without assistance

Work at heights up to 60 feet, including on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders

Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a repeated basis

Good vision (corrected vision acceptable) and ability to see and communicate in English

Use a standard ladder within weight limits while carrying tools

Recognize potential issues; apply general rules to specific problems and combine information to draw conclusions

See details at close range (within a few feet) and listen and understand spoken information

Pay Range
USD $27.00 – $31.00 per hour

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