Cabling Apprentice – Nor Cal

Cabling Apprentice – Nor Cal

AMS.NET is seeking a highly motivated Apprentice to join our Cabling Department in the Corporate Livermore office. The Apprentice works under the direction of the Lead Installer and Cabling Technician to learn and increase skills in installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining voice, security and/or data cabling required for installation of AMS.NET projects. Ideal candidates include recent college, trade school and/or high school graduates with a strong interest in pursuing a career in specialized telecommunications cabling. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience within this field and grow your career.

The Apprentice will report directly to the Cabling Operations Manager. Compensation will be commensurate with the State Prevailing Wages and State Salary Guidelines. Travel onsite throughout the East Bay Area region is required -- AMS.NET covers all travel expenses for field employees. Must enroll in and complete all WECA's Low Voltage (Sound and Communication Installer: Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) apprenticeship requirements. AMS.NET also covers the WECA Apprentice program expenses.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with Lead Installer and Technician on cabling projects so they will be completed on time and on budget.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with both internal and external customers and ensures their needs are met.
• Assists with troubleshooting technical networks including voice, data, video and paging.
• Completes personnel documents as necessary (timecards, expense reports, vacation requests, etc.).
• Works with Lead Installer and customers to resolve complex or sensitive problems and complaints.
• Follows all AMS.NET safety policies and procedures.
• Must enroll in and complete all WECA requirements.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn and increase skills.
• Ability to complete reports correctly.
• Ability to learn problem solving skills.
• Good customer service skills including use of the telephone in a courteous manner.
• Ability to learn and understand technical information.
• Ability to learn how to troubleshoot technical networks including voice, data, video, and paging.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Previous work experience in technical or service industry a plus.

Certifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited apprentice program.

Special Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

Job Requirements:

• Pre-employment background check required.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• Automobile and car insurance.
• Frequent travel to customer sites.
• Enrolled into an Apprentice Program.

We are always seeking talented professionals that support our customer-centric philosophy and drive to bring the most innovative business enhancing technology to our customers.Compensation will be commensurate with the State Prevailing Wage and State Salary Guidelines. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a competitive salary and complete benefits package. To hear more, please send an updated resume and salary expectations or apply online.

Thank you,

Hope Tocci

Human Resources Recruiter

htocci@ams.net