Cable Technician
About The Position
The Communications Technician II / Cable Technician installs, terminates, tests, and troubleshoots structured cabling systems in a large-scale data center environment. Work includes pulling and terminating Cat5/Cat6 cable; installing and configuring patch panels, outlets, faceplates, racks, and network hardware; and performing fiber-optic installations and testing. Technicians build and organize telecommunications closets, complete copper and fiber terminations, identify active voice and data circuits, and use testing equipment to troubleshoot connectivity issues. The role supports a major data center construction project in Rayville, Louisiana. It is an onsite contract position. The ideal candidate has hands-on low-voltage cabling experience and is safety-focused, dependable, and able to work in fast-paced construction and data center environments, including working at heights, lifting equipment, and meeting project deadlines. Company-provided lodging and per diem are available for out-of-town technicians.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with low-voltage cabling.
- Experience with punch-downs, routers, switches, and structured cabling infrastructure.
- Ability to work in construction and data center environments, including working at heights and lifting equipment.
- Safety-focused and dependable, with the ability to meet project deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- IT support experience.
- Data center experience.
- Semiconductor fabrication (semi fab) experience.
Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot structured cabling systems.
- Pull and terminate Cat5/Cat6 cabling.
- Install and configure patch panels, outlets, faceplates, racks, and network hardware.
- Perform fiber-optic installations and testing.
- Build and organize telecommunications closets.
- Complete copper and fiber terminations.
- Identify active voice and data circuits.
- Use testing equipment to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
Benefits
- Company-provided free lodging for out-of-town technicians.
- Per diem for out-of-town technicians.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
