Cable Technician

GTN Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GTN Solutions in Chicago seeks a Cable and Fiber Technician to install and troubleshoot Ethernet and fiber networks, handling CAT5/6 and fiber patch cords while ensuring safety and standards.

You will test with Optical power meters, OTDRs, VFLs, and other tools; resolve installation issues; coordinate with control centers, back-office engineers, and document results in databases for reliable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with installing and troubleshooting Ethernet and fiber cabling.
• Familiarity with CAT5/CAT6 and MPO/MPO connector systems.
• Ability to interpret wiring schematics and engineering diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install and test copper and fiber cabling per project specifications.
• Troubleshoot network faults during installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate material deliveries and communicate timelines with departments.
• Document results and update proprietary databases.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cable termination

Structured cabling

Team communication

Tools

Optical power meter

OTDR

VFL

Fiberscope

BERT

MPO/MPT connectors

Job description

• Handling, installation, and troubleshooting of Ethernet and fiber cables and connectors, including but not limited to CAT 5, CAT6, structured cable, fan-outs, single mode, multi-mode, RJ45, MTP/MPO, and LC.
• Familiar with different types of fiber connectors (LC, SC & MPO/MPT etc) and fiber cables (Single Mode/Multi Mode, Bundle Fiber and MPO-MPO/LC-LC/LC-SC fiber patch cords).
• The ability to use basic fiber testing tools including but not limited to Optical power meter, Optical laser source, Visual fault locator (VFL), OTDR, Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA), Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), Live Fiber Detector (LFD)and Fiberscope.
• Analyze and resolve network issues associated with equipment installations / removals.
• Perform and assist card level troubleshooting and replacement procedures with assistance from control centers and/or back-office engineers.
• Understand Servers (HP, Dell or Equivalent) Hardware Handling: Replacement Array cache/battery units, Internal storage array controller cards, Internal host bus adapter (HBA)/ fiber channel cards, hard disk drive (HDD) media, Processors or CPUs and individual memory modules. Replacement of system boards for servers and updating of applicable firmware information (BIOS settings, serial number, etc.).
• Understand Servers (HP, Dell or Equivalent) Software Handling: Configuration Management (Initial server BIOS configuration, asset tag, serial number, MAC address recording, and completion of requested documentation associated with server pre-configuration). Software configurations & install for requiring direct physical media connection (e.g. USB key).
• Interpret and follow detailed method of procedures (MOPS) and engineering documents / diagrams.
• Review project specifications to validate equipment placement, cable assignments and determine cable lengths then document results in proprietary databases.
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to site survey requests.
• Understand and follow all common and industry specific safety standards to protect personnel and assure network integrity / reliability.
• Communicate as required with multiple departments to optimize project scheduling, resolve roadblocks, and coordinate material deliveries.
• Inventory, receive, and ship materials using appropriate databases.