Cable and Wire Technician Job at Aetos Systems, Cocoa Beach, FL

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  • Aetos Systems
  • Cocoa Beach, FL

Job Description

Who We Are!

Aetos Systems, Inc. was founded in early 2007 to provide a unique work experience. Employees are the foundation of our business. Our leaders work hard every day to empower and support our employees in the development of their careers, giving back to their community and providing their expertise and innovations to our customers - solving real world business problems. Our culture focuses on our people -- our strongest asset -- ensuring they have an environment to provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing.

Have you imagined working for a dynamic small business where you are heard, highly regarded and able to do what you love all in one package? This is your opportunity! Join now!

Job Summary

Cable & Wire technicians install, terminate, test, troubleshoot and maintain copper and fiber optic cables for communications systems. Including the installation of pathways, and fabrication of cable trays and the running of cable through cable trays, racks, manholes, small restricted spaces and underground or through facilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Install, splice, terminate and test vertical backbone and horizontal fiber optic and copper cable systems. Including fusion splicing and pigtail splicing and installing fiber connectors.
  • Perform underground construction for cable path creation and modification.
  • Install, splice, and terminate innerduct and multicell innerduct
  • Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic and copper cable terms and concepts, installation codes, practices, and procedures.
  • Fabricate, assemble and install cable pathways including cable trays through facilities, trenches and manholes.
  • Setup and operate directional boring and hard surface excavation equipment, trencher/backhoes, line truck skid steer and other equipment listed below.
  • Operate and monitor gas detector when working in manholes, trenches or other confined spaces.
  • Setup and operate water pumps for removing water in manholes, trenches and confined spaces.
  • Route copper and fiber optic cable through pathways while being cognizant of engineering and manufactures’ bend radius and tensile strength of cable.
  • Fabricate and install equipment racks, do core bores, bonding/grounding.
  • Install fire stop devices for cable such as but not limited to; plugs, grommets, collars, pathways, cable transit sleeves and wraps.
  • Setup, move, store and operate confined space ventilation equipment, including air bottles and gas/air monitors.
  • Using test equipment, manufacturer manuals, internal documentation, reference and operating procedures and schematics, troubleshoot and isolate problems.
  • Provide, update and maintain all required documentation, reports, and logs etc., manually or in electronic databases.
  • Make recommendations to improve work quality, efficiencies, and productivity.
  • Adhere to OSHA, NASA, Company and customer safety requirements.
  • May assist in training others.

Requirements

Required minimum education

  • Associate of Science*or Technical Trade School* in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related field, plus 4 years related experience or successful completion of a State or Military approved bona fide work related apprenticeship program recognized by the US Department of Labor.

Required skills and qualifications

  • This position is "journey-level," meaning workers can start and finish a wide range of cable and wire activities independently.
  • Requires a comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic and copper cable terms and concepts, installation codes, practices and procedures.
  • Workers must be able to read and have a comprehensive understanding of electronic wire diagrams. It is not uncommon for workers at this level to make recommendations for reengineering work, including finding and ordering parts.
  • Complete and maintain company and customer certification/training requirements.
  • Must hold and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
  • May require up to a Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License.

Equipment used

  • Computer applications such as Microsoft Office®, work order/management systems, and scheduling software.
  • Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), cable/fault locator, line truck, rodder truck, trenchers/backhoes, directional borers, copper and fiber optic splicing and termination tool kits, fiber optic blowers and pullers, fork lifts and skid steers, cable analyzers, bull wheels, duct rodders, projectiles, concrete cutters and saws, aerial personnel lifts, cable dolly, label maker and plugs, pulling eyes, cutters and splitters, pull tape, couplers, end caps and pulling swivels, generators and confined space ventilation devices such as fans and blowers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Requires working indoors and outdoors. Outdoor conditions may be in cold and hot temperatures, high humidity, and windy conditions.
  • Certain job assignments require special precautions and/or protective gear or clothing due to potential risk for such sources as moving machinery, chemicals, and electrical hazards, working from special rigging, working from heights, climbing ladders and other work platforms and working in confined and small spaces restricting physical movement. Often requires lifting up to 35 - 50 pounds and working on uneven surfaces and standing for long periods.
  • Requires repetitive movement, bending, stooping, twisting and working in awkward positions. Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Lighting conditions may be inadequate in some work locations. Ability to recognize or interpret differences in wire and cable colors. Ability to receive and transmit auditory information using telecommunication or electronic devices.

Benefits

What we offer:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Education and professional development assistance
  • Multiple healthcare benefit packages & 24/7 virtual on-demand doctors’ visits
  • 401K
  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Financial Wellness program.
  • Civic Leave – time off to support your favorite charity or community.
  • Paid time off for personal leave and holidays.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Remote job, Outdoor,

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