Lead Cable Technician

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Work independently or as part of a crew under the supervision of the Project Manager and/or Site-Lead .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $32 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structured cabling installation, including copper and fiber cable termination, testing, and troubleshooting. Proficient in reading blueprints and generating test reports while effectively communicating with team members and customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structured Cabling ExperienceCopper And Fiber Cable TerminationBICSI CertificationEIA/TIA Requirements KnowledgeBlueprint Reading

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Hard Skills

Cable InstallationCable TerminationTesting ProceduresTroubleshootingDocumentation ProceduresEquipment List GenerationMaterial Bills GenerationNetwork Configuration KnowledgeTest Report GenerationAs-Built Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPunch ToolsTest EquipmentHammer DrillsSaws

Certifications & Qualifications

BICSI CertificationSecurity Clearance

Industry Keywords

Structured CablingCopper CableFiber CableSTAR ConfigurationBUS ConfigurationRING ConfigurationETHERNETTOKEN-RINGFDDIEIA/TIA Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work independently or as part of a crew under the supervision of the Project Manager and/or Site-Lead
Pull, terminate, and test copper and fiber cable
Install cable tray and other cable support hardware
Demonstrate proper cable installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation procedures to team members
Generate equipment lists and bills of material
Interface with customers as required on a day-to-day basis
Inform the Project Manager of potential problems or scope changes
Read blueprints and cut-sheets
Generate test reports and as-builts

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years structured cabling experience
High School plus advanced training
BICSI Certifications are a plus but not required
Security Clearance is a plus but not required
US Citizenship is required for access to buildings and installations
Proficient in the use of hand tools, punch tools, test equipment, hammer drills, and saws
Proficient in copper and fiber cable, termination hardware, and testing procedures
Working knowledge of STAR, BUS, and RING cable plant configurations
Working knowledge of ETHERNET, TOKEN-RING, and FDDI network configurations
Working knowledge of EIA/TIA requirements, including distance limitations and pin configurations
Capable of reading blueprints and cut-sheets and generating test reports and as-builts
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work overhead reach for extended periods, and work on hands and knees
Ability to communicate well in English, verbally and in writing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance