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ActioNet, Inc.

Installer JNY

Chicago, IL · On-site

Assists in the installation of ISP/OSP cabling, racks/cabinets, and equipment. * Follows processes and procedures as provided by management or lead engineers. * May assist in test and validation ...

ActioNet

Installer JNY

Chicago, IL · On-site

Assists in the installation of ISP/OSP cabling, racks/cabinets, and equipment. * Follows processes and procedures as provided by management or lead engineers. * May assist in test and validation ...

Sunrun

Lead Installer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$23 - $31.25/hr

Assemble the racking, solar modules, panels or support structures as specified in project plan ... When assigned assist with solar battery installations * May serve as 'acting Foreperson' in the ...

Sunrun

Lead Installer

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$23 - $31/hr

Assemble the racking, solar modules, panels or support structures as specified in project plan ... When assigned assist with solar battery installations * May serve as 'acting Foreperson' in the ...

AHEAD

Rack Assembly Technician I

Libertyville, IL · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Responsibilities include installing and cabling high-performance hardware from top vendors such as ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

Ensono

Hardware Tech

Downers Grove, IL

Rack and stack equipment and IT hardware in a corporate Data Center. Troubleshoot and support ... Installation and Verification of cables, Labeling of cables connections and network devices. Work ...

VersaTech, Inc.

AV Service Technician

Mundelein, IL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Quality Assurance (10%) * Assist with in-house rack fabrication, wiring, and assembly * Perform ... installing and supporting large-scale audio-visual systems * Experience working with digital video ...

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Installer IV-Central Office

Installer IV-Central Office

MasTec Communications Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$33 - $35/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

MasTec rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 149 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

36th of 78 rated construction

Job description

Overview
At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.
As an Installer IV, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!
Responsibilities
As an Installer IV, you are responsible for reading and interpreting the proper installation specifications for various construction projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you're up for the challenge.
In addition, you will:
  • Determine floor plan layouts, power distribution, backup power supplies, and cabling of central office equipment
  • Design, identify, and requisition parts necessary to establish low and high-level racking, transmission racking, power racking, aisle lighting, and provision for grounding
  • Create comprehensive and accurate installation specifications and equipment requirements to fulfill customer orders
  • Create or correct location records, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), installation notes, and memos to reflect additions and modifications to customers' location (central office) as a result of installation or engineering activities
  • Have familiarity with specifications and drawings required to assemble and integrate telco transmission equipment into a Central Office environment
  • Have the ability to utilize hand tools required for the installation of transmission equipment, including crimpers, wire wrap guns, strippers, wrenches, hammers, drills, stencils, etc.
  • Inventory and transport tools/materials as required to the job site
  • Act in a supervisory manner and provide direction to lower-level installers on individual job progress, material shortages, customer complaints, and unsafe or inoperable tools
  • Have familiarity with customer installation and quality standards, including IP72202
  • Provide for self-quality check of all portions of the job responsible before sign off
  • Assemble, modify, and install overhead ironwork, relay racks, transmission equipment, and cable ladder
  • Run power, signal, and ground cables to interconnect equipment
  • Stencil installed equipment and terminations
  • Establish and maintain a professional rapport with customers, supervisors, and co-workers
  • Maintain and provide accurate departmental paperwork as requested
  • Know all safety and security requirements and follow them implicitly; assist in maintaining a safe and hazard-free work area
  • Dress appropriately for the job environment
  • Must be proficient in all phases of installation and testing of equipment to provide for progression in the business
  • Review installation specifications

Qualifications
About You:
  • Safety is a part of your day-to-day
  • You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
  • You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
  • You are looking for long-term projects
  • You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
  • High School diploma or GED and Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school, or equivalent as determined by Installation Manager
  • You have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Level II Central Office Installer
  • You respond promptly to customer needs and request customer feedback to improve the partnership
  • You have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and work within company-provided databases to update job statuses
  • You have the ability to lift tools and equipment as needed (minimum 10 lbs)
  • You are proficient in customer specifications and standards
  • You possess excellent communication skills
  • You have excellent time management, organize, plan work activities, set goals and objectives, and develop realistic action plans
  • You are dependable; you follow instructions, respond to management's direction, and keep commitments.

Salary:
$33-$35 hourly. Doe.
Hard work pays off. See what you'll get for your effort:
Financial Security
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Family and medical leave
  • Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let's talk. Build your career with MasTec!
MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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