Cable Technician

Job description

Contract Period: 1 yr

Full-time, On-site

Pay rate: ~$26.50~/hr,  DOE

• 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.

• 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).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.