Data Center Cable Technician – On‑Site, 12h Shifts

ZP Group; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies seeks a Cable Technician for a large data center build in Red Oak, TX. The role is fully on site with 12‑hour shifts, day or night, seven days a week. The project runs through February 2027 and may extend into March/April.

You will install and test fiber and copper, read blueprints, and set up telecom room components. Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years installing cables, possess PPE, OSHA 10 (or willing to obtain), and can lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years experience in installing, pulling, terminating, and testing cable.
• Must have PPE and safety equipment.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred or obtained.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and crawl into tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install and test low-voltage cable, including fiber optics and copper.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Build and install telecom room components including racks and grounding.

Skills

Cable installation

Blueprint reading

Physical endurance

Team leadership

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Fluke testing

Job description

Piper Companies seeks a Cable Technician for a large data center build in Red Oak, TX. The role is fully on site with 12‑hour shifts, day or night, seven days a week. The project runs through February 2027 and may extend into March/April.

You will install and test fiber and copper, read blueprints, and set up telecom room components. Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years installing cables, possess PPE, OSHA 10 (or willing to obtain), and can lift up to 50 lbs.