Telecommunications Apprentice - Military Veterans

Position Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence – designing, building, operating, and maintaining cyber-physical solutions for mission-critical facilities, secure environments, and complex infrastructures. With over 7,000 employees and expertise spanning electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions.

As a Communications Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience installing basic communication equipment using hand and power tools, interpreting electrical blueprints, and applying knowledge of the NEC. You will work closely with Technicians and leadership to develop into a well-qualified technician while supporting daily operations.

At M.C. Dean, our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. We value agility, expertise, and trust and are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in pulling various types of wiring.
• Assist in site grounding.
• Assist in pulling low voltage cable.
• Assist in prefab assembly installation.
• Assist in core drilling.
• Assist in the installation of cable trays.
• Install devices as directed.
• Maintain a clean work area and secure company tools daily.
• Assist with monthly tool checks and job site cleanup.
• Handle materials and prepare the work area.
• Demonstrate effective use and proper care of hand tools (e.g., drill motors, sawzalls, hydraulic knockout punches).
• Wear all personal safety equipment and follow safety policies, including activity hazard analysis protocols.
• Assist in telecom wire pulling of all sizes and participate actively in daily work briefings.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 0+ months experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Reliable transportation to and from the jobsite and school.
• Willingness to attend evening school (one or two nights a week for 3 years).
• 40-hour work week with expected overtime and potential temporary travel.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance, work at heights up to 60 feet, and perform various physical tasks safely.
• Demonstrated awareness of safety protocols and proper tool care and use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions to install a quality product under the guidance of Technicians, Foremen, or other leadership.
• Possession of a basic hand tool set (including snips and a punch down tool).
• Experience assisting with Fiber Optics is a plus.
• Vocational training in a related field is advantageous.