Cable Technician

Outsource; Texas; On-site; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Job summary

Outsource is hiring Cable Technicians for Houston-area projects requiring low voltage cabling installations in commercial environments. Immediate need with competitive pay and weekly payroll. Position focuses on pulling, routing, terminating and installing distribution frames, patch panels, and racks.

Ideal candidates have recent experience with structured cabling, familiarity with standards (BICSI/EIA/TIA/NEC), and the ability to read schematics. Own basic telecom tools and PPE are preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in low voltage/structured cabling in commercial settings.
• Familiarity with industry standards (BICSI, EIA, TIA, NEC).
• Experience rack and stack, patch panels, server racks.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and routing CAT5/6/6A in new construction commercial environments.
• Terminating jacks and dressing distribution frames.
• Installing ladders, racks, j-hooks and related support structures.

Skills

Low voltage cabling

Cable termination

Reading schematics

Standards knowledge

Tools

Punch downs

Snips

Wire strippers

Cordless drill

PPE

Job description

Job Description

Cable Technician - $16-$30/hr - DOE

We are currently hiring Cable Technicians with experience performing low voltage cable installation in a commercial environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as we have an immediate need in the Houston Area.

Cable Technician Duties:

• Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment
• Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch panels)
• Installing support structures (ladders, racks, j-hooks)

Cable Technician Requirements:

• Recent experience performing low voltage / structured cabling installations in a commercial setting
• Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, or NEC Standards
• Rack and stack work, closet work, putting together server racks, patch panels
• Fiber experience including Anaerobic Terminations, SC and LC Connectors, and Splicing is a huge plus
• Ability to read and understand schematic and line diagrams
• Your own basic telecom tools including punch downs, snips, wire strippers, cordless drill, PPE (safety gear), etc.

Compensation:

• Competitive starting pay $16 - $30/hr or depending on experience
• Get paid weekly!
• Option to enroll in Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Company Description

Outsource is the largest staffing firm in the nation specializing in the placement of low voltage and electrical talent. We deploy crews of qualified technicians to electrical and low voltage contractors on a temporary basis in all 50 states, and we fill hundreds of permanent job openings directly with our clients each year. Outsource has been in business since 1998 with 24 locations across the nation. The company's headquarters is located in Los Angeles, California.