Cable Technician (Data Center) - 175163

Zachary Piper Solutions; Red Oak, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a skilled Cable Technician for a large-scale data center construction project in Red Oak, TX. You will install, route, terminate, label, and test copper and fiber cabling in a mission-critical data center environment.

Requirements include 1+ year of cabling experience, OSHA certification at start, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. You will commute to the Red Oak site and work with ladder racks and cable trays.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as Cable/Structured Cabling Technician.
• OSHA certification required on start.
• Experience pulling and terminating copper and/or fiber.
• Ability to read construction drawings and cabling schedules.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; work on ladders and in active construction environments.
• Reliable transportation to Red Oak project site.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, secure and dress copper and fiber optic cabling in the data center.
• Pull Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and fiber optic cable through trays and conduits.
• Terminate and test copper and fiber cabling to industry standards.
• Install cable management systems (ladder rack, basket tray, J-hooks).
• Label cables and maintain project documentation.
• Perform continuity and certification testing with Fluke and fiber testers.
• Read blueprints, floor plans and cabling schematics; install network equipment.

Skills

Cabling installation

Blueprint reading

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

OSHA Certification

Tools

Fluke testers

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a skilled Cable Technician to support a large-scale data center construction project in Red Oak, TX. The technician will be responsible for installing, routing, terminating, labeling, and testing copper and fiber optic cabling systems within a mission-critical data center environment.

Responsibilities of the Cable Technician:

• Install, route, secure, and dress copper and fiber optic cabling throughout the data center.
• Pull Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cable through trays, conduits, and overhead pathways.
• Terminate and test low-voltage copper and fiber cabling according to industry standards.
• Install cable management systems including ladder rack, basket tray, J-hooks, and sleeves.
• Label cables and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Perform cable continuity and certification testing using Fluke and fiber testing equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, rack elevation drawings, and cabling schematics.
• Install and connect network equipment, patch panels, server cabinets, and data center infrastructure components.

Qualifications of the Cable Technician:

• 1+ years of experience as a Cable Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, Data Center Technician, or Low Voltage Installer.
• Experience pulling and terminating copper and/or fiber optic cabling.
• OSHA Certification (required upon starting)
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA structured cabling standards.
• Ability to read construction drawings and cable schedules.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in active construction environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work extended periods standing, bending, and pulling cable.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to the Red Oak project site.

Compensation for the Cable Technician:

• Salary: $20.00 - $25.00/hr, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna), 401k, Sick leave as required as by law

This job opens for applications on 9/25/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

Data Center, Cable, Cable Tech, Cable Technician, Cabling, Cable Termination, Wiring, Wire, Structured Cabling, Low Voltage, Electrician, Electrical Apprentice, Apprentice, OSHA, TIA, EIA, Construction, Fiber, Fiber Optic, AT&T, Verizon, Commercial, Residential, Cable Pulling, Cable Terminating, Blueprints, Patch, Server Cabinets, Infrastructure, PPE, Cabling Schematics, Ladder Rack, Fluke, Basket Tray, Rack, Tray, Conduit, Cat5, Cat5, Cat 5, Cat 5e

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