Cable Technician - Copper & Fiber Installations

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a detail-oriented Cable Technician 4 in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on pulling, terminating, and testing copper and fiber cables, installing cable trays, and supporting hardware across structured cabling projects.

The candidate will read blueprints, generate test reports, and coordinate with customers while keeping the project manager informed of scope changes. Requires 3+ years cabling experience; BICSI is a plus; US citizenship preferred for access to sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of structured cabling experience required.
• BICSI certification is a plus but not required.
• US Citizenship required for access to buildings and installations.

Responsibilities

• Pull, terminate, and test copper and fiber cables; install cable trays and support hardware.
• Read blueprints and cut-sheets; generate test reports and as-builts.
• Interface with customers and inform project manager of scope changes or issues.
• Use hand tools and power tools; adhere to EIA/TIA guidelines and safety procedures.

Skills

Cable termination

Fiber optics knowledge

Network cabling basics

English communication

Education

High School diploma

Advanced cabling training

Tools

Hammer drills

Punch tools

Test equipment

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a detail-oriented Cable Technician 4 in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on pulling, terminating, and testing copper and fiber cables, installing cable trays, and supporting hardware across structured cabling projects.

The candidate will read blueprints, generate test reports, and coordinate with customers while keeping the project manager informed of scope changes. Requires 3+ years cabling experience; BICSI is a plus; US citizenship preferred for access to sites.