Data Cable Technician

JARBO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 50,145,000; Full time

Job summary

JARBO seeks Data Cable Technicians to join a new Midwest group, traveling to warehouses, plants, and food facilities. You will install structured cabling, run conduit, and upgrade network infrastructure across the Kansas City metro and surrounding states.

Qualified technicians have 2+ years in data cabling, CAT6 and fiber testing, and the ability to operate boom/scissor lifts at heights. A valid license and PPE are required; phones and email reporting are standard.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Data Cable Technician or in structured cabling in industrial or heavy commercial settings.
• Hands-on CAT6 cabling installation, termination, and testing for multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
• Certification or ability to safely operate boom lifts and scissor lifts at heights of 40 feet or more.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; no DUI/DWI in past 3 years.
• Own basic telecommunications hand tools and PPE; proficient with smartphones and email for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test CAT6 cabling and fiber in industrial environments.
• Run and install conduit (3/4-inch aluminum, Robroy PVC-coated, stainless steel).
• Upgrade and install network switches, WLANs, CCTV, Fire Alarm, and access control systems at client sites.
• Read blueprints, site maps, and project docs to plan cable routes and closet buildouts.
• Conduct testing and verification to ensure installations meet safety and client requirements.

Skills

CAT6 cabling

Fiber testing

Blueprint reading

Project reporting

Tools & PPE

Tools

Boom lifts certification

Safety PPE

Job description

We are hiring Data Cable Technicians to join a well-established Company that's adding a new group based out of the Kansas City metro area. These traveling data cable technician roles involve installing structured cabling systems, running conduit, and upgrading network infrastructure at warehouses, industrial plants, and food production facilities throughout the Midwest. Projects range from 6 weeks to 12 months per site, with teams up to 6 technicians plus a working lead on location.

What We Offer

• $25.00 to $35.00 per hour with a guaranteed 40-hour work week, even when projects finish ahead of schedule
• Hotel accommodations and per diem for meals while on project sites away from home
• Overtime opportunities beyond the guaranteed 40 hours based on project needs but average weeks of 55+ hours are not uncommon
• Consistent shift schedules during each project assignment with no same-day shift turnarounds
• Strategic home-base location planning so technicians can return home during scheduled days off

Key Responsibilities - Data Cable Technician

• Install, terminate, and test CAT6 structured cabling and fiber optic cable (multi-mode and single-mode) in industrial and heavy commercial environments
• Run and install conduit including 3/4-inch aluminum, Robroy PVC-coated, and stainless steel conduit in warehouses, cold storage, and plant facilities
• Upgrade and install network switches, wireless access points, internet connections, CCTV cameras, Fire Alarm Systems and access control systems at client sites
• Read and interpret blueprints, site maps, and project documentation to plan cable routes, MDF/IDF closet buildouts, and closeout packages
• Conduct cable testing and system verification to confirm all installations are operational and meet OSHA, local, and client safety requirements

Qualifications - Data Cable Technician

• 2+ years of experience as a Data Cable Technician or Structured Cabling Installer in industrial or heavy commercial settings
• Hands-on experience with CAT6 cabling installation, termination, and testing including knowledge of multiple termination types for multi-mode and single-mode fiber
• Current certification or demonstrated ability to safely operate boom lifts and scissor lifts at heights of 40 feet or more
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and no DUI/DWI within the past 3 years
• Must own basic telecommunication hand tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) and be proficient with smartphones and email for daily project reporting

Preferred Qualifications - Structured Cabling Installer

• BICSI Installer certification (INST1 or INST2) or Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
• Experience running conduit (EMT, rigid, stainless steel, and aluminum) in industrial environments
• Familiarity with NEC code requirements as they apply to low voltage installations
• Background installing CCTV, security systems, alarm systems, or access control hardware
• TIA/EIA standards knowledge and experience with cable closeout documentation

Physical Requirements - Data Cable Technician

• Lift and carry equipment, cable spools, and tools weighing 50 pounds or more regularly
• Work at heights of 40 feet or more using boom lifts, scissor lifts, and ladders
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and work in cramped spaces for extended periods during shifts
• Tolerate industrial work environments including cold storage warehouses, hot warehouses, and food production plants that may have strong odors
• Travel extensively across Midwest states (KS, MO, AR, OK, IA, OH, NE, MN, IN and surrounding areas) with typical schedules of Friday through Monday and midweek days off

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