El Paso-cable Technician

TEKsystems•El Paso, TX

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This is a long-term data center build-out role involving indoor and outdoor construction work. The Cable Technician will pull cable, assist other technicians, handle materials, install wireways and cable-management infrastructure, build equipment closets, complete IDC connections, and support conduit and wire-pulling work. The role is based onsite in El Paso, Texas, and has a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a contract-to-hire position.

Requirements

Cable, punchdown, and installation skills.
Must be able to work in indoor or outdoor construction environments.
Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, and professional.
Must have proven skill in interpreting blueprints and project documents, or the ability to learn.
Must be able to work at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to distinguish colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Responsibilities

Pull cable and assist other technicians with cable work.
Run and handle materials.
Use hand and power tools and operate equipment that may require two hands, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
Climb ladders and work at heights and in confined spaces.
Lay out and install wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other devices.
Build equipment closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic components, and hardware.
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
Complete IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels.
Pull wire and/or oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling.
Interpret blueprints and project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
Travel within the branch and/or regional territory as needed.
Help create, develop, and implement project process improvements and promote the company’s culture and mission.