Cable Puller / Low Voltage Apprentice

Job Description

We are looking for qualified Washington DC Residence based technicians to join our 3-year apprentice program developed in conjunction with DC’s Department of Employment Services (DOES). The apprenticeship program provides on-the-job training and classroom or online instruction in the low voltage trade while providing 40 hours per week of paid work. The candidate must successfully pass a probationary period before being enrolled in the apprenticeship program.

The perfect candidate will have a great attitude and a willingness to learn. The candidate should also want to develop and pursue a career in the low voltage construction industry.

POSITION – Cable Puller / Low Voltage Apprentice

Primary Requirements: Washington DC resident with 0-3 years of experience in structured cabling for Voice, and Video, Data, and have a current OSHA-10 certification prior to onboarding

Secondary Requirements: Fiber, Access Control, Security, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Emergency Call, Intercom and/or Audio Visual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Perform a variety of installation tasks to include cable pulling, termination, testing, programming and all necessary verbal/written communications

Perform service call activities for structured cabling and other low voltage systems

Demonstrate resourcefulness in assessing and troubleshooting of issues and problems

Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications and schematics

Continually learn new products, upgrades and software programs related to low voltage systems

Represent HS Solutions in a professional manner at all times

Abide by OSHA regulations and use protective equipment as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must have a great attitude

Must be willing to learn from superiors and peers on the field

Must be able to attend classes online or in person at least once a week

Must successfully pass a probationary period

Must be able to get to and from project sites independently and on time

Excellent interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication

Ability to work independently or on a team at multiple locations in the DC Metro area

Ability to exercise sound judgment and find effective solutions

Ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced environment

Must have clean driving and criminal records and successfully pass a drug test

Working knowledge of hand and power tools is desirable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work on heights (lifts and ladders)

Must be able to climb, crawl and raise objects overhead

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Must have high school diploma or GED

Must pass English and math qualification exam

Must have valid OSHA-10 Certification

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

This position has a non-negotiable established 3-year hourly rate adjustment schedule

Apprentice Wage Scale rates will apply depending on project assignmentCompany Description

HS Solutions, LLC is a SCN Top 50 Systems Integrator that provides low voltage electrical and communications solutions servicing the commercial and residential markets in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Started in 2006, HS Solutions is a DC based DC CBE and MD MBE company that has had tremendous growth with more opportunities to come.