Cable Technician II

TEKsystems•Phoenix, AZ

3d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Level 2 Cable Technician is an intermediate-level technician responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting copper and fiber-optic cabling systems in commercial, industrial, and data center environments. This role requires strong hands-on fiber expertise, the ability to work independently, and adherence to industry standards, safety practices, and project documentation requirements.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in structured cabling with hands‑on fiber optic work
Proven experience with fiber termination, splicing, and testing
Ability to interpret blueprints, fiber schematics, and riser diagrams
Familiarity with data center, carrier, or enterprise network environments
Experience using fusion splicers, cleavers, OTDRs, power meters, and certification testers
Proficient with hand tools, ladders, lifts, and cable‑pulling equipment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Comfortable working in ceilings, raised floors, and confined spaces
Willingness to work nights, weekends, or on call as required
Fiber Optic, cat5, Cat6, Rack and stack, Punchdown, Switches, patch panels, Troubleshooting, Terminations, Blueprints, data center construction, Fluke Testing, Fiber Splicing, Clean Room, TIA/EIA, BICSI
Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
Clear communication and accurate documentation
Self‑motivated and dependable
Professional interaction with customers and team members

Nice To Haves

BICSI Installer 2 (Copper or Fiber)
ETA Fiber Optic Technician (FOT)
FOA CFOT or equivalent
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
Manufacturer‑specific fiber or cabling certifications

Responsibilities

Install, route, secure, and label structured cabling systems including: Copper: Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A; Fiber: Single-mode (OS2) and Multi-mode (OM3/OM4)
Perform fiber termination using mechanical, fusion splice, and pre-terminated solutions
Install and dress fiber enclosures, splice trays, patch panels, cassettes, and LIUs
Build out and cable equipment racks, cabinets, ladder racks, and pathway systems
Maintain proper bend radius, cable management, and grounding standards
Test and certify fiber-optic links using: Light source and power meter, OTDR, Fiber inspection scopes
Perform fiber continuity, polarity, loss, and reflectance testing
Troubleshoot fiber faults including high loss, breaks, dirty end faces, and connector issues
Clean and inspect all fiber connections per best practices
Test and certify copper cabling using approved certification tools
Identify, diagnose, and repair cabling faults, terminations, and pathway issues
Label cables and ports according to project standards
Document fiber strands, patching, test results, and as-built drawings
Ensure all work complies with TIA/EIA, BICSI, and customer specifications
Work independently or alongside Level 1 technicians and project leads
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior technicians
Support network cutovers, data center migrations, and maintenance windows