Data Center Cable Technicians (Entry Level & Leads)
About The Position
This position supports a large-scale data center build requiring a significant number of skilled technicians. The roles emphasize fiber installation, porting, testing, and troubleshooting within data center environments. The hiring approach includes a working interview, with a focus on identifying proactive, safety-conscious, and team-oriented technicians who take initiative and contribute beyond basic task execution. Scope of Work: Fiber pulling, routing, porting, testing, and troubleshooting within data centers Use of OTDR and Fluke testers (no fiber splicing required) Rack assembly, labeling, scanning, documentation, and QC/QA Location: Northern Virginia area including Ashburn, Sterling, Chantilly, and Manassas Project Scale: Initial deployment of 4 teams (1 lead + 4 technicians per team) Potential to scale significantly across multiple large data center projects
Requirements
- Experience in physically demanding environments (construction, trades, military, or similar)
- Comfortable working on ladders and lifts for extended shifts
- Strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to learn
- Reliable attendance and positive attitude
- 2+ years leading fiber and porting work in data center environments
- Strong experience with testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and technician oversight
- Professional communication and reporting skills
- Self-starting, safety-focused, and mechanically inclined
- Proactive team players who can think critically and solve problems
- Interested in long-term growth and leadership opportunities
- Honest, reliable, and motivated to grow with the organization
- Composite-toe safety boots (6” over ankle) – candidate-provided
- Type 2, Class E hardhat with chinstrap
- High-visibility yellow vest
- Safety glasses
- Level 4 cut-resistant gloves
- Safety Training Course – approx. 4 hours
- Scissor Lift Certification (online) – approx. 1 hour
- OSHA 10 Certification (online) – approx. 10 hours
Responsibilities
- Pull and route fiber throughout the data center
- Assemble, stack, and drill equipment racks
- Scan, label, and port equipment
- Support general installation tasks under the direction of senior technicians
- Pull and route fiber and perform fiber testing and troubleshooting using OTDR/Fluke
- Plan work activities, delegate tasks, and oversee technician performance
- Complete documentation, QC/QA reports, cut sheets, and site photos
- Serve as a customer-facing point of contact for reporting and coordination
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
