Data Center Cable Technician - 12-Hour Shifts in Chantilly

Zachary Piper, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cable Technician for an onsite role in Chantilly, VA, supporting a data center construction and telecom initiative. You will install, terminate, and verify copper and fiber cabling, read project drawings, and ensure connectivity standards are met.

This 12-hour shift position includes a full benefits package: PTO, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new technical skills quickly.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or mechanical equipment in a professional setting.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure copper and fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Terminate copper cabling, punch down jacks, and complete cable dressing and organization.
• Port pre-terminated fiber connections and verify connectivity standards are met.
• Utilize cable testing equipment to validate installations.
• Read and interpret project drawings, cable schedules, and rack elevation sheets.
• Re-cut and prepare cable pathways and materials as required for installation activities.
• Maintain safe work practices while supporting 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced construction environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Hand and power tools

Shift flexibility

Tools

Cable testing equipment

Fluke tools

Cable termination equipment

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cable Technician for an onsite role in Chantilly, VA, supporting a data center construction and telecom initiative. You will install, terminate, and verify copper and fiber cabling, read project drawings, and ensure connectivity standards are met.

This 12-hour shift position includes a full benefits package: PTO, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.