Barker, NY- Lead Cable Technician

Role Overview

The Lead Communications Technician serves as the on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects. This role is responsible for ensuring job completion in alignment with both company and customer safety and quality requirements while maintaining the efficiency and productivity of all assigned staff.

General Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently run major project crews and take responsibility for overall performance.
• Provide necessary training and ensure adherence to company and customer safety and quality guidelines.
• Hold weekly safety meetings, initiate performance-related communication, and escalate issues to the Project Manager when needed.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure productivity, timely job completion, and compliance with the project budget.
• Fully complete all project and company paperwork accurately and on time, including:
  • Timesheets
  • Material transfers
  • Work orders
  • Change orders
  • Tool transfers
  • Additional required documentation
• Perform quality checks; coordinate moves and cut sheets for voice and data cross-connects; prepare red-lined as-built drawings.
• Serve as the main on-site customer contact for questions and concerns; attend construction and facility meetings as required.
• Perform work consistently with strong technical expertise; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise.
• Complete any other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

• Project management
• Construction
• Construction management
• ISP
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• Cable pulling

Top Skills Details

• Project management
• Construction
• Construction management
• ISP

Tools Required

• Screwdriver (regular and Phillips)
• Drywall saw
• Torpedo level
• Tape measure
• Snips (with belt sheath)
• Pliers (needle-nose and channel locks)
• Hammer
• Cable stripper
• Flashlight
• Gloves
• Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade
• 6/8 position combo crimp tool
• Krone/3M/BIX
• Butt set
• Volt-ohmmeter
• 4-pair continuity tester
• 5-gang punch tool

Education, Certification, Licensing & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field.
• Must be able to terminate fiber.
• Minimum of six (6) months of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Must be proficient with all tools listed above.
• Must have proven ability to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Must know universal communications color codes.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).

Professional Attributes & Physical Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, positive, professional, and capable of helping create, develop, and implement project process improvements.
• Must promote company culture and mission with employees, vendors, clients, and partners.
• Must be able to act as a company liaison with customer representatives.
• Must possess strong problem-solving abilities, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and deliver oral presentations.
• Must be able to work at various heights on ladders and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to see and distinguish different colors and read small print.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Barker, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Barker,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.