--- title: Lead Cable Technician at AMERICAN SYSTEMS description: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is hiring for the Lead Cable Technician role in Chantilly, VA. Pays $32–$38 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lead-cable-technician-at-american-systems-01a11afc-985a-7930-8002-ab6db082d857 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join AMERICAN SYSTEMS as Lead Cable Technician in Chantilly, VA. Pays $32–$38 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/2u5zwo.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | AMERICAN SYSTEMS | | **Location** | Chantilly, VA | | **Salary** | $32/hr - $38/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for AMERICAN SYSTEMS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $77,000 – $103,000 a year (median $96,000). ## Description ## Overview Wanted: a detail oriented candidate with 5 years structured cabling experience to be our next Lead Cable Technicians ## Responsibilities **1 Position in DC Metro Area 1 Position in Frederick, MD. area.** - Work independently or as part of a crew performing various tasks such as pulling, terminating and testing copper and fiber cable, installing cable tray and various other types of cable support hardware. - Demonstrates the proper procedures for installing, terminating, testing, troubleshooting and documenting cable plan system to team members - Generates equipment list and bills of material for completing tasks - Interfaces with customer as required on day-to-day basis and informs project manager of possible problems or changes to scope of work - Uses hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and various power tools such as hammer drills and saws. - Uses various types of copper and fiber cable and termination hardware as well as termination and testing procedures used on a day-to-day basis. - Depending on job level, has knowledge of various cable plant configurations such as STAR, BUS and RING and working knowledge of various cable plant configurations use to support such networks as ETHERNET, TOKENRING and FDDI. - Has working knowledge of EIA/TIA requirements such as distance limitations and pin configurations. - Capable of reading blueprints and cut-sheets as well as generating test reports and as-builts. #LI-EW1 ## Qualifications - BICSI Certifications are a plus but not required - High School plus advanced training, and minimum 5 years cabling experience. - Security Clearance is a plus but not required - US Citizenship is required for access to buildings and installations - Under supervision of Project Manager and/or Site-Lead, works independently or as part of a crew performing various tasks such as: - Pulling, terminating and testing copper and fiber cable, installing cable tray and various other types of cable support hardware. - Proficient in the use of hand tools, including various punch tools, test equipment, and power tools such as hammer drills and saws. - Proficient in the use of various types of copper and fiber cable and termination hardware as well as termination and testing procedures used on a day to day basis. - Has working knowledge of various cable plant configurations such as STAR, BUS and RING. - Has working knowledge of various cable plan configurations used to support such networks as ETHERNET, TOKEN-RING and FDDI. - Has working knowledge of EIA/TIA requirements such as distance limitations and pin configurations. - Capable of reading blueprints and cut-sheets as well as generating test reports and as-builts.**Physical Requirements:** - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work overhead reach for extended periods of time, work on hands and knees. - Ability to communicate well in English both verbally and written ## Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $32.00/Hr. - USD $38/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. ## EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status ## Skills - Security Clearance - Cabling - Bill Of Materials - Scope of Work Development - Ethernet - Hand Tools - Power Tools - Environmental Impact Assessments - Structured Cabling - Blueprint Reading - Test Equipment - English - As-Built Drawings - Attention to Detail - Cable Tray - Detail Oriented - Token Ring ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Other Retirement and Savings ## Related - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Electronics & Telecommunications Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/electronics-and-telecommunications-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Field Installation Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/electronics-and-telecommunications-installation-and-repair/field-installation-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cable / Structured Cabling Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/electronics-and-telecommunications-installation-and-repair/field-installation-technician/cable-structured-cabling-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99849 jobs - [Chantilly, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/chantilly?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3091 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99849 jobs - [Chantilly, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/chantilly?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3091 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)