Role Overview
M.C. Dean is hiring a mid-level Communications Technician 3 - (Hiring Event) DMV - Military Veterans. This is a contract role in Washington. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Overview
- *Disclaimer: To be considered for this position, candidates must attend the hiring event in person at the location listed below. **
Location:Intelligent Office
1934 Old Gallows Road, 3rd Floor
Vienna, VA 22182
Date & Time: Thursday, 05/21/2026 from 9:00am - 3:00pm
A Telecom Technician 3 is responsible for the Installation, Planning, Organizing and Scheduling of communications cabling and equipment to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks, assuring the work is being installed in a high-quality manner and performing quality inspections.
Monitors task completion, compliance and prevents safety issues in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. Oversees a crew of five (5) or more technicians and apprentices.
As a technician you should have the work experience installing equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a working understanding of Telecom Systems, blueprints and knowledge of codes and standards. Additionally, each technician must make every effort to become a qualified BICSI Technician. Telecom technicians are full time employees with company benefits.
Responsibilities
- Have knowledge of and understand the safe use of hand tools and various power tools
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
- Actively Participate in Daily Safety and Work briefings
- Install various types of Low Voltage Cable
- Install, inspect, terminate, test, and troubleshoot ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment such as: various pathways and cable trays, various cabinet and racks, various telecommunications devices, prefabricated components and assemblies, and telecommunications grounding systems
- Survey and document existing telecommunications infrastructure such as copper and fiber cables, active and passive components using electronic devices.
- Sketch rack elevations, floor, and wall elevations.
- Participate in design document reviews and activities to ensure timely, cost effective, and quality project outcomes.
- Install, power up and connect fiber uplinks of network equipment into a telecommunications cabinet/rack.
- Calculate grounding conductor, conduit sizing and raceways layouts.
- Produce 4 week look ahead plans to include, productivity planning for assigned scopes of work, material procurement/staging and tracking weekly productivity to plans.
- Possess the ability to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from Telecommunication Rooms (TR) to work area outlets (WAO) while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and arranged in proper bundles at TR for ease of dressing and termination.
- Maintain accurate as built drawings As-built drawings are to be updated and logged onto master record contract drawings a minimum of once a week.
- Perform quality assurance checks of their teams work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements.
- Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site clean up
- Secure company tools and materials daily
- Up to 50% Travel
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid-time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Qualifications
- 6 + years prior experience in commercial communications industry
- 18 years of age
- High School diploma or GED is required
- Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver's license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle.
- Successfully pass a background check and drug test
- Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
- Ability to pass basic telecommunication knowledge test
- Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
- Strong communications, time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
- Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
- Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company.
- Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1st day of employment.
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.
Desired Skills
- BICSI credentials to include Technician Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
Pay Range
USD $30.00 - USD $35.00 /Hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Communications Technician 3 - (Hiring Event) DMV - Military Veterans position at M.C. Dean?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to M.C. Dean. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Communications Technician 3 - (Hiring Event) DMV - Military Veterans position at M.C. Dean located?
This position is based in Washington. M.C. Dean has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Communications Technician 3 - (Hiring Event) DMV - Military Veterans at M.C. Dean earn?
M.C. Dean has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Communications Technician 3 - (Hiring Event) DMV - Military Veterans role at M.C. Dean posted?
This role was posted on May 1, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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