Cabling Associate at Heartland Technology Group – West Des Moines, Iowa

A Cabling Associate I will work closely with the Cable Installer II and/or Lead Technicians to install and implement structured cabling solutions. They will be expected to maintain a standard of quality and provide a positive customer experience.

Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:

• Pulling and installing new Cat 5E/ Cat 6 cable.
• Climbing up and down ladders at varies heights.
• Installing cable pathways and raceways.
• Be able to use basic hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Install proper cable sleeves and chases.
• Take direction from Lead Technician.
• Learn basics between different types of cabling.
• Terminate Cat 5E/ Cat 6 cable properly.

Competencies:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the questions of others.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company policy.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility – Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Relationship Building – Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Resource Management – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Strategic Planning – ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long-range goals can be achieved
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

Preferred Experience:

• Construction and/or Electrical field experience

Required Skills, Education and/ or Certifications required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Skills, Education and/ or Certifications required:

• Computer Skills: Microsoft office Suite (Basic knowledge of computers)

Equal Opportunity Employer - Including Disabled and Veterans

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