Cable Technician

Technical Source; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the United States is looking for a mid-senior level professional to oversee structured cabling work. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in structured cabling and telecommunications, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include managing onsite work, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring technicians. This role offers a competitive salary dependent on experience and requires significant travel, including internationally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in structured cabling or low voltage construction.
• Hands-on technical competence in copper and fiber systems.
• Strong ability to read and enforce construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all onsite structured cabling work.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and site policies.
• Monitor field progress and perform job walks.
• Monitor progress, perform job walks, and mitigate delays.
• Conduct quality control, testing, and certification; approve results.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and field documentation.
• Serve as main onsite interface to client, GC, and design teams.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and site safety standards.
• Mentor technicians and subcontractors; manage inventory and tools.

Skills

Structured cabling expertise

Telecommunications knowledge

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BICSI certifications

Tools

Optical test gear

MS Project

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

OTDRs

Cable certifiers

Job description

About the Role

Travel up to 80% required based on project and client requirements with possibility of international travel (active passport required). Must be based in the United States and available evening hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all onsite structured cabling work (copper, fiber, backbone, horizontal, pathways, pull / pull-through, terminations, splice, testing, labeling)
• Read, interpret, and enforce design drawings, specifications, work orders, standards (e.g. TIA, ANSI, BICSI practices) and contract documents
• Develop the cabling work plan / schedule in coordination with the overall project schedule; set milestones for deliverables, cable pulls, terminations, testing, and closeout
• Monitor field progress daily; perform and lead job walks; identify and mitigate risks or delays
• Conduct quality control and inspections: verify cable routes, bend radius, slack loops, segregation of power/data, correct terminations, labeling, patch panel / rack work
• Oversee testing and certification (e.g. OTDR, fiber loss, copper continuity, insertion loss, PoE testing) and approve test result
• Manage change orders, RFIs, field deviations, field documentation, as‑built ("red line") drawings, punch lists, warranty submissions, closeout packages
• Serve as the main on‑site technical interface to the client, general contractor (GC), other trades, and design / engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, site policies, OSHA, and company safety standards
• Mentor, train, and supervise technicians, foremen, and subcontractors in cabling best practices
• Maintain inventory of cabling materials, tools, spools, test equipment, and ensure accountability for equipment
• Attend coordination meetings, lead cabling trade coordination, flag conflicts, and ensure route / pathway coordination with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Track job costs, productivity, and forecasts; report progress, variances, and corrective action plans
• Promote continuous improvement in methods, tools, and processes specific to structured cabling
• Complete ongoing security awareness training and comply with company policies to the requirements section
• Identify and elevate security risks to the appropriate Executive Leadership Team member and actively contribute to remediation efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or low voltage construction (or combination of senior technical + supervisory roles)
• Previous experience working in data center or high-density cable environments
• Prior experience at field leadership / superintendent / foreman level, overseeing teams, subcontractors, and multiple cabling crews
• Hands‑on technical competence in copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, etc.) and fiber (singlemode, multimode, splicing, terminations) systems
• Deep familiarity with standards and best practices (TIA‑568, TIA‑569, TIA‑606, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, etc.)
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and enforce construction / telecommunications drawings, schematics, specs, and architectural plans
• Experience with testing, certification equipment (optical test gear, cable certifiers, OTDRs, etc.) and interpreting test results
• Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), and reporting tool
• Strong organization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities under pressure
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to climb ladders, access ceiling plenum spaces, lift cable reels or components (within safe limits)
• Safety mindset, familiarity with OSHA / site safety regulations

Required Skills

• BICSI certifications (e.g. RCDD, technician credentials)
• Experience with commissioning / acceptance testing / site auditing
• Experience coordinating with other low‑voltage systems (security, access control, AV, fire alarm etc.)
• Familiarity with CAD / AutoCAD / Revit / BIM
• Knowledge of fiber infrastructures such as MTP/MPO systems, pre‑terminated fiber trunks

Work Environment Expectations

• On‑site, field work in commercial / industrial / data center settings
• Exposure to ceiling plenum, risers, mechanical rooms, elevated ladders, confined spaces
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety procedures

Pay range and compensation package

Depends on experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Statement

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Telecommunications