Cable Technician

SBT Global, Inc.•Taylor, TX

4d•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 organizing and labeling cables to applicable site and industry standards. The technician follows approved designs and floor plans, observes copper-media constraints, and escalates deviations. Work is assigned and tracked through a request/ticket system, and installation activities and test results must be documented accurately. The position also supports the network team with rack and de-rack work, hardware replacements, hotfix activity, and change points. The role supports 24x7 data center and fab operations through on-call scheduling and requires compliance with site security protocols, SOPs, and company policies. 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 standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with willingness to work beyond 5:00 PM, weekends, and on-call when needed.

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 up to more than 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.
Must be able to work a standard Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule and be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed, including after 5:00 PM, weekends, and on-call.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical certificate in a related trade.
At least 1 year of experience in a construction environment.
At least 1 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 enterprise data infrastructure.
Comb, dress, and label copper cables according to 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 and follow floor plan designs, escalating deviations to a senior technician professionally and promptly.
Operate copper test equipment at a basic level and accurately record test results.
Complete assigned work from a request/ticket queue through to completion.
Document installation work and contribute to maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Support the network team with rack/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, SOPs, and company policies.
Work effectively in a team environment.