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M.C. Dean, Inc

Communication Apprentice

Tysons, VA · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

This level Apprentice will be given instruction and work experience installing basic communication equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of electrical ...

Movement Mortgage

We're looking for a communications apprentice who understands that great messaging is only as powerful as the system behind it. Someone who can partner with internal stakeholders to help their ideas ...

Rockford Toolcraft Inc

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Rockford, IL · On-site

$18/hr

Apprentice Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Apprentice role located in Rockford, IL ... Good communication skills and a positive attitude toward learning new skills * Previous experience ...

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Apprentice

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $20.25/hr

As an Apprentice, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals ... Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors * Follow safety protocols and company ...

City of Boston

Apprentice Navigator

Boston, MA · On-site

$69K - $100K/yr

This role will embed itself within the school community and regularly communicate and collaborate ... The Apprentice Navigator will report to the Senior Program Manager of Postsecondary Success.

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Apprentice Navigator

Boston, MA

This role will embed itself within the school community and regularly communicate and collaborate ... The Apprentice Navigator will report to the Senior Program Manager of Postsecondary Success.

Afognak Native Corporation

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$17.25 - $22.50/hr

The goal of the Apprentice program is to provide intensive on-the-job training to one highly ... Must work well in a team environment and have excellent communication skills. Preferred Skills or ...

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Communication Apprentice

Communication Apprentice

M.C. Dean, Inc

Tysons, VA • On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

M.C. Dean rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

208th of 357 rated engineering

Job description

Overview
About M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity
Communication Technician Apprentices are employees and have basic employee responsibilities. This level Apprentice will be given instruction and work experience installing basic communication equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of electrical blueprints, and knowledge of the NEC. Additionally, each Apprentice must make every effort to become a well-qualified technician. This requires registering for related instruction courses, attending regularly and being on time.
Responsibilities
  • Assisting in pulling various types of wiring.
  • Assisting in Site Grounding
  • Assisting in Pulling Low Voltage Cable
  • Assisting in Prefab Assembly installation.
  • Assisting in Core Drilling
  • Assisting in the installation of Cable Tray.
  • Installing Devices
  • Maintaining clean work area.
  • Securing company tools daily
  • Assist with monthly tool checks.
  • Participating in Job site clean up.
  • Handling material.
  • Preparing the work area.
  • Demonstrating effective use of hand tools such as drill motors, sawzalls, hydraulic knockouts punches, etc.
  • Wearing all Personal Safety Equipment
  • Following safety policies and rules
  • Reading, understanding and demonstrating use of Activity Hazard Analysis
  • Demonstrating proper use and care of tools
  • Displaying understanding of and following material safeguarding and storage practices
  • Displaying understanding of and following equipment safety, safeguarding and storage.
  • Assisting in all size of telecom wire pulling.
  • Participating actively in Daily work briefings.

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED are required with 0+ months experience
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite and school.
  • Be willing to attend school in the evenings one or two nights a week for three (3) years.
  • This is a 40 hour per week position
  • Overtime work expected when needed Potential of temporary travel may be involved.
  • Up to 50% of travel may be required.
  • Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance.

Desired:
  • Apprentices must be able to follow directions to install a quality product under the guidance of Technicians, Foreman or other leadership.
  • Apprentices must have Basic hand tool set to include Snips and Punch down Tool.
  • Apprentices with experience assisting with Fiber Optics is a plus.
  • Vocational Training is a plus.

Abilities:
  • The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
  • Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
  • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
  • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
  • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
  • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
  • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life-safety, instrumentation and control, and command and control systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,100 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Industry

Engineering professional services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Tysons, VA, US

Year founded

1949

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