Cable Technician - Wink NIGHTS

Apex Systems; Wink (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K program

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a dedicated Cable Deployment Technician to support the buildout of a large-scale data infrastructure campus in West Texas. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of hardware and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining safety during cabling and rack installation.

This on-site night-shift position (9:00 PM – 7:30 AM) operates on a 4x10 schedule with occasional OT and provides opportunities to advance through training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Ability to pull cable and perform physical work during shift.
• Interpret construction drawings and cable layouts; follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move and install large enterprise equipment.
• Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Perform patching between equipment and within server racks.
• Support server rack and network deployments.
• Follow hardware installation procedures and assist with break-fix activities.
• Maintain safety and documentation during cabling and rack work.

Skills

Cable pulling

Cabling installation

Fiber optics

Copper wiring

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Scissor lifts

Aerial lifts

Cable tester

Copper termination

Job description

Job#: 3057228
Job Description: Cable Technician
Location: Wink, Texas (On-site)
Duration: 6-month engagement w/ extensions and potential conversion to FTE
Night Shift: 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 4x10 schedule - 40 hour work weeks (pending OT allotment)
Coverage:

• Sunday-Wednesday (Front half)
• Wednesday-Saturday (Back half)

Role Overview

This organization is seeking a dedicated Cable Deployment Technician to support the continued buildout and expansion of a large-scale data infrastructure campus in West Texas. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team responsible for installing, deploying, and maintaining physical network infrastructure supporting critical environments. This position requires hands‑on troubleshooting of hardware infrastructure issues and the ability to execute tasks autonomously while maintaining high safety and security standards during cabling and rack installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Move and implement large enterprise equipment.
• Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Perform patching activities between equipment and within server racks.
• Support server rack and network equipment deployments.
• Follow established hardware installation procedures and assist with break‑fix activities.
• Maintain safety and security standards during cabling and rack installation.
• Safely use material‑handling tools and equipment.
• Assist with infrastructure inventory and materials tracking.
• Work alongside deployment teams, field technicians, and project leadership.
• Follow ticketing systems and established workflows to complete assigned work.
• Maintain accurate documentation and status updates.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent training in a technical field is preferred.
Technical Skills: Ability to pull cable, perform physical work throughout the shift, interpret work instructions, interpret construction drawings, and interpret cable layouts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous structured cabling or low‑voltage installation experience.
• Experience working with fiber optic and copper infrastructure.
• Telecommunications or network deployment experience.
• Previous data center experience.
• Background in construction, electrical, industrial, utility, or oil and gas environments.
• Experience working from scissor lifts, elevated work platforms, or aerial lifts.
• Experience with cable testing, validation, and copper termination.

Shift Information

Night Shift: 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM

• Initial Training Requirement: New hires must be available to complete instructor‑led training (ILT) on day shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, before transitioning to their assigned night schedule.
• 4x10 schedule - 40 hour work weeks (pending OT allotment)
• Coverage:
  • Sunday‑Wednesday (Front half)
  • Wednesday‑Saturday (Back half)

Safety and Physical Requirements

This is a hands‑on role within an active data center and construction environment. The position requires standing and walking for extended periods, as well as lifting, moving, installing, and handling infrastructure materials and equipment. Adherence to all site safety procedures and the use of required Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• on‑demand training program
• access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure
• certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
• dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach
• access to a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide

Equal Employment Opportunity

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.