Junior Data Center Cable Technician - Rayville LA
About The Position
The Data Center Cable Technician supports the installation, routing, and organization of fiber optic and copper network cabling within a data center. Working alongside experienced team members, the technician helps build and maintain infrastructure that supports servers, networking equipment, and cloud technology systems. The role is suited to candidates with some prior cabling experience who want to develop skills in structured cabling and data center operations. Additional training will be provided on data center standards, fiber optic systems, and installation best practices. This is a contract-to-hire position described as fully onsite. The posting identifies Rayville, LA in the title and location heading, and Monroe, LA in the job type and workplace details.
Requirements
- 6 months to 2 years of experience in cabling-related work, such as structured cabling, low-voltage installation, electrical work, AV installation, security or access control systems, telecommunications, utility or lineman work, or similar field installation experience.
- Experience pulling, routing, organizing, or terminating cable in a commercial, industrial, or construction environment.
- Comfortable using basic hand tools and job-site equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work throughout the day.
- Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in active construction environments.
- Reliable transportation and strong attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fiber optic or copper network cabling.
- Basic understanding of Cat5e/Cat6 installations.
- Exposure to data centers, telecommunications, or commercial construction projects.
- Ability to read basic construction drawings or cable pathway layouts.
- OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or similar safety training.
- Experience using cable testing, labeling, or certification equipment.
Responsibilities
- Pull, route, and secure fiber optic and copper (Cat5e/Cat6) cabling throughout the data center.
- Install cabling through overhead pathways, cable trays, and ladder rack systems.
- Assist with cable routing according to project drawings and installation standards.
- Support fiber and copper infrastructure deployments under the direction of lead technicians.
- Label, organize, bundle, and dress cables for clean and efficient installations.
- Assist with basic copper terminations, punch-downs, and connectivity testing.
- Learn fiber optic handling, routing, and installation best practices.
- Maintain accurate cable identification and documentation.
- Transport materials, cable reels, tools, and equipment throughout the project site.
- Work from ladders and personnel lifts when required.
- Support rack, cabinet, and pathway buildout activities.
- Assist lead technicians and project leads with daily installation tasks.
- Follow site-specific safety requirements and PPE guidelines.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas.
- Adhere to structured cabling and data center quality standards.
- Follow installation procedures and work instructions accurately.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
- Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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