Cable Technician

Company Description

Pay rate: ~$26.50~/hr,  DOE

Work Location: Taylor, TX

Contract Period: 1 yr

Job Description

•     Assist with the installation, adjustment, and change of copper layer-one network connections for technical systems under the supervision of a senior technician.

•     Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Category 5e/6/6a copper cabling for data infrastructure in a large enterprise environment.

•     Properly comb, dress, and label copper cables in accordance with site and industry standards (TIA/EIA, ANSI/BICSI).

•     Implement structured pathways per approved designs, accounting for the physical constraints of copper media (bend radius, pull tension, separation from EMI sources).

•     Interpret and follow floor plan designs; escalate any deviations from plan to a senior technician in a professional and timely manner.

•     Operate industry-standard copper test equipment (cable certifiers, tone generators, continuity testers) at a basic level and record results accurately.

•     Work from a request / ticket system, taking assigned tasks from queue to completion.

•     Document installation work clearly and contribute to the upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

•     Support the network team on a regular basis (rack / de-rack network devices, assist during hardware replacements, participate in hotfix activity and change points).

•     Support 24x7 data center and fab operation per on-call scheduling.

•     Follow all on-site security protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies.

•     Work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

•     High school diploma or equivalent.

•     Able to speak, read, and write clearly in English.

•     Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

•     Must pass a criminal background check.

•     Must live within a one-hour drive of site (North Austin to Taylor area).

•     Basic competence with standard hand tools.

•     Basic familiarity with cable and construction industry standards.

•     Basic familiarity with copper testing procedures and metrics (wire map, length, NEXT, return loss — at an introductory level).

•     Demonstrated interest in and willingness to learn layer-one cabling infrastructure.

•     Solid, verifiable work history.

•     Moderate computer literacy: Microsoft Office, standard file systems, basic typing, and proper email etiquette.

Preferred Qualifications

•     Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related trade.

•     1+ year of experience in a construction environment.

•     1+ year of work experience in structured cabling.

•     Exposure to copper cable certifiers (Fluke Versiv or equivalent).

•     Basic understanding of layer-one networking infrastructure.

•     OSHA 10 certification.

Physical & Schedule Requirements

•     Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

•     Must be able to work in elevated areas on ladders upward of 40 feet.

•     Must be able to work in confined spaces and tight areas for extended periods.

•     Must be able to wear a cleanroom smock and required PPE for extended periods.

•     Must be able to work a standard Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule.

•     Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed (past 5:00 PM, weekends, on-call).

Additional Information

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