Cable Technician (Data Center)

Jobs via Dice; Orangeburg (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Cable Technicians for a short-term, full-time opportunity to support a high-profile AI data center deployment. Technicians will manage fiber optic cables and ensure compliance with safety standards. This role offers two shifts and includes paid travel and lunch.

Benefits

Paid lunch

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with data cabling or junior PC tech work.
• Familiarity with fiber cabling and cable management.

Responsibilities

• Run and route fiber optic cable in a data center environment.
• Dress and Velcro cables to industry standards.
• Maintain organized cabling throughout install.

Skills

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Job description

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JOB Title: Cable Technician (Data Center)

Location: Rockland, Orange, Westchester, Putnam, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess Counties NY

Assignment Type: Direct-Start

Duration: 3-4 Weeks (Potential for Extension)

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are hiring Cable Technicians to support a high-profile AI data center deployment. Technicians will assist in running, dressing, and managing fiber optic cables within a live data center environment.

This is a short-term, full-time opportunity with two available shifts. Compensation includes travel and lunch, for a total of 8 paid hours per day.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Run and route fiber optic cable (overhead and underfloor)
• Dress and Velcro cables to industry standards
• Work with existing infrastructure racks, trays, patch panels
• Assist with basic rack and stack work (if needed)
• Maintain clean and organized cabling throughout install
• Follow safety and ESD compliance at all times

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years of experience with data cabling or junior PC tech work
• Familiarity with fiber cabling, cable management, and rack installs
• Must be comfortable working in data center environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work on ladders if needed
• Reliable transportation (multiple county sites possible)
• Punctual, team-oriented, and detail-focused

SHIFTS & PAY STRUCTURE:

Each technician works 6 active hours, plus:

• 1 hour paid lunch
• 1 hour paid travel time
• Total Paid Hours/Day: 8

Shift 1: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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