Apprentice Network Engineer Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

General Description:

The LEA Limited Energy Technician will work directly with a licensed Journeyman for voice and data installation projects. The Limited Energy Technician Apprentice tasks will be to support the Licensed Journeyman to ensure job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements, while maintaining the efficiency of the staff assigned to the project.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Learn and develop trade skills. As an employee-in-training, apprentices exhibit an enthusiasm to learn and an interest in the Limited Energy trade.
• Attend all training and educational classes.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Complete training assignments.
• Follow company processes and procedures.
• Establish voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating and splicing cables.
• Install telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors and cable trays.
• Build cable tray and ladder racks.
• Establish connections, including programming features.
• Establish connections and integrations.
• Adhere/follow industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be either a citizen of the U.S. or a non-U.S. citizen who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by a Permanent Resident Card (USCIS I-551).
• Ability to successfully pass and remain in compliance with required background checks from Tribal 1 and any required federal government background checks.
• Must pass drug screen and remain in compliance with drug free workplace policies.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be self-sufficient, motivated and show initiative.
• Must be able to speak, read and comprehend English.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year as a registered LEB Apprentice (preferred):
  • Fiber optic and twisted pair; and
  • Installation of network equipment.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Installing, troubleshooting and testing CAT6 and Fiber optic, unshielded and shielded twisted pair cabling required.
• Installing, splicing, terminating and testing fiber optic cabling required.

SKILLS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Physical Requirements (as required by OSHA and ADA):

• Lift 50 pounds from the ground and pull 50 pounds of force.
• Perform ladder climbing, wire pulling and conduit installation.
• Fully squat, stoop or kneel while wearing a 25-pound tool belt.
• Maintain a standing position for long period of time while performing repetitive actions such as grasping or manipulating wires.
• Must have ability to work above false ceilings, on lifts, on catwalks, fishing cables in walls, installing raceways to conceal wire, installing mud-rings in drywall, installing cable racking and trays, installing data racks and frames, etc.
• Work from ladders, man lifts or reach booms.
• Required to work in adverse weather including, but not limited to, cold, snow, rain, heat, etc.