Are you detail oriented and looking for an opportunity in the structured cabling industry? Join us as a Cable Technician 1 in Chantilly, VA.

As a Cable Technician 1, you will:

• Work as part of a crew performing various tasks such as pulling, terminating and testing copper and fiber cable, installing cable tray and various other types of cable support hardware.
• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company

A week in the life of a Cable Technician 1:

• Use hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and various power tools such as hammer drills and saws.
• Use various types of copper and fiber cable and termination hardware as well as termination and testing procedures used on a day to day basis.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

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• Experienced in the use of hand tools – example: screwdrivers, power drills
• Ability to follow direction from various sources
• High School Graduate – Additional Trade School preferred

Additional Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, and up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Ability to differentiate color for color coded wiring
• Manual dexterity, small tool work
• Ability to work in various environments – Office, Retail and Construction
• Ability to communicate effectively, both through written and verbal methods
• Ability to climb ladders, reach overhead, kneel down for long periods of time
• Must have reliable transportation – jobs will be within DC Metro area – to include Maryland and Virginia – not always within access to Metro