Active Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI



TUVA, an Akima Company, is looking for a highly motivated Telecom Team Lead. The team lead will direct a crew of 6 or more technicians in performing various tasks such as cable pulling, terminating and testing copper or fiber cable, installing cable tray and various other types of cable support hardware.

• 8+ years of experience


• High School degree or equivalent


• Ability to lead a team of 6 or more Telecom Technicians


• Must have extensive knowledge in the use of hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and various power tools such as hammer drills and saws


• Must have expert knowledge of the various types of copper and/or fiber cable and termination hardware as well as termination and testing procedures used on a day to day basis


• Must have extensive knowledge of BICSI and TIA standards


• Must have BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) certificate or any of the following equivalent BICSI certifications: Installer 2 Copper (INSTC), installer 2 Fiber (INSTF), Technician (TECH), Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)


• Active Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI

Specialized Knowledge and skills:

 

• Must be able to work independently and in team environments


• Must be able to read construction drawings and other project documents


• Must be able to do take-offs and create bills of material


• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills


• Must have good Excel knowledge


• Ability to climb ladders and work in high spaces


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


• Ability to work in construction environment


• Ability to differentiate color, for termination color coding


• Must be able to stay on feet for long periods of time


• Must have reliable independent transportation to get to/from job locations                    

Highly Desired Qualifications:

 

• Active Top Secret/SCI


• Experience working in classified environments