El Paso-cable Technician
About The Position
This is a long-term data center build-out role for individuals who can work both inside and outside the building. The Cable Technician pulls cable, assists other technicians, runs and handles materials, and uses hand and power tools. The work includes laying out and installing wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other devices; building closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optics, and hardware; installing grounding for racks, equipment, and cable; completing IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels; and pulling wire or overseeing and directing conduit installations and wire pulling. The role also involves operating tools and equipment that normally require two hands.
Requirements
- Cable, punchdown, and installation skills.
- Must be able to work in an indoor or outdoor construction environment.
- Must be self-motivated, positive, and professional, and help develop and implement project process improvements.
- Must promote the company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
- Must have a proven skill level or ability to learn to interpret blueprints and project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
- Must be able to work at heights, from a ladder, 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 and/or regional territory as needed.
Responsibilities
- Pull cable and assist other technicians.
- Run and handle materials.
- Use hand and power tools.
- Lay out and install wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other devices.
- Build closets, including mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optics, 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.
- Operate tools and equipment such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jack hammers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Life insurance, including voluntary life and AD&D for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
