Cable Technician

SBT Global, Inc.•Taylor, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cable Technician assists with installing, adjusting, and changing copper layer-one network connections for technical systems under the supervision of a senior technician. The role installs, terminates, tests, and troubleshoots Category 5e/6/6a copper cabling in a large enterprise environment, while dressing and labeling cables according to site and industry standards. The technician follows approved designs and floor plans, observes the physical constraints of copper media, and escalates deviations to a senior technician. The position works from a request or ticket queue, documents completed work, and helps maintain Standard Operating Procedures. It also supports the network team with rack and de-rack work, hardware replacements, hotfix activity, and change points. The technician follows on-site security protocols, procedures, and company policies, works as part of a team, and supports 24x7 data center and fab operations according to on-call scheduling. This is a one-year contract, full-time, on-site position. The stated pay rate is approximately $26.50 per hour, depending on experience. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility needed for work after 5:00 PM, weekends, or on-call assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability 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 the site, in the 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, including wire map, length, NEXT, and return loss, at an introductory level.
Demonstrated interest in and willingness to learn layer-one cabling infrastructure.
Solid, verifiable work history.
Moderate computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, standard file systems, basic typing, and proper email etiquette.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in elevated areas on ladders upward of 40 feet.
Ability to work in confined spaces and tight areas for extended periods.
Ability to wear a cleanroom smock and required PPE for extended periods.
Ability to work a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule and a flexible schedule when needed, including after 5:00 PM, weekends, and on-call work.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related trade.
At least one year of experience in a construction environment.
At least one year of work experience in structured cabling.
Exposure to copper cable certifiers such as Fluke Versiv or equivalent.
Basic understanding of layer-one networking infrastructure.
OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with installation, adjustment, and changes to copper layer-one network connections under a senior technician’s supervision.
Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Category 5e/6/6a copper cabling for data infrastructure.
Comb, dress, and label copper cables in accordance with site and industry standards, including TIA/EIA and ANSI/BICSI.
Implement structured pathways according to approved designs while accounting for bend radius, pull tension, and separation from EMI sources.
Interpret floor plan designs and promptly and professionally escalate deviations to a senior technician.
Use copper cable test equipment, including cable certifiers, tone generators, and continuity testers, at a basic level; accurately record results.
Complete assigned work from a request or ticket queue.
Clearly document installation work and contribute to maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
Support the network team with rack and de-rack work, hardware replacements, hotfix activity, and change points.
Support 24x7 data center and fab operations according to on-call scheduling.
Follow on-site security protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies.
Work effectively in a team environment.