Cable Technician

Cable Technician Key Responsibilities •       Assist with the installation, adjustment, and change of copper layer-one network connections for technical systems under the supervision of a senior technician. •       Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Category 5e/6/6a copper cabling for data infrastructure in a large enterprise environment. •       Properly comb, dress, and label copper cables in accordance with site and industry standards (TIA/EIA, ANSI/BICSI). •       Implement structured pathways per approved designs, accounting for the physical constraints of copper media (bend radius, pull tension, separation from EMI sources). •       Interpret and follow floor plan designs; escalate any deviations from plan to a senior technician in a professional and timely manner. •       Operate industry-standard copper test equipment (cable certifiers, tone generators, continuity testers) at a basic level and record results accurately. •       Work from a request / ticket system, taking assigned tasks from queue to completion. •       Document installation work clearly and contribute to the upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). •       Support the network team on a regular basis (rack / de-rack network devices, assist during hardware replacements, participate in hotfix activity and change points). •       Support 24x7 data center and fab operation per on-call scheduling. •       Follow all on-site security protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies. •       Work effectively in a team environment. Minimum Qualifications •       High school diploma or equivalent. •       Able 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 site (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 (wire map, length, NEXT, return loss — at an introductory level). •       Demonstrated interest in and willingness to learn layer-one cabling infrastructure. •       Solid, verifiable work history. •       Moderate computer literacy: Microsoft Office, standard file systems, basic typing, and proper email etiquette. Preferred Qualifications •       Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related trade. •       1+ year of experience in a construction environment. •       1+ year of work experience in structured cabling. •       Exposure to copper cable certifiers (Fluke Versiv or equivalent). •       Basic understanding of layer-one networking infrastructure. •       OSHA 10 certification. Physical & Schedule Requirements •       Must be able to lift 50 pounds. •       Must be able to work in elevated areas on ladders upward of 40 feet. •       Must be able to work in confined…