Data Center Cable Technician - Onsite 12-Hour Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical/dental/vision

401k

Sick leave if required by law

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Cable Technician for a large data center build in Red Oak, TX. This on-site role offers 12-hour shifts, day or night, seven days a week, with a project through February 2027 and potential extension.

You will install and test fiber and copper, interpret blueprints, and assemble telecom room components while adhering to safety standards. Requirements include 1–2+ years of cabling experience, OSHA 10 (or willingness to obtain), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years installing, pulling, terminating, and testing cable.
• Must have PPE and safety equipment.
• OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and crawl into tight spaces.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Install and test low-voltage cable, including fiber optics and copper.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Build and install telecom room components including racks, grounding, bonding, etc.
• Test various cable types using Flukes or other testing methods.
• Follow all safety requirements and regulations.

Skills

Cable installation

Testing cable

Blueprint interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Tools

Fluke testing

Testing equipment

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Cable Technician for a large data center build in Red Oak, TX. This on-site role offers 12-hour shifts, day or night, seven days a week, with a project through February 2027 and potential extension.

You will install and test fiber and copper, interpret blueprints, and assemble telecom room components while adhering to safety standards. Requirements include 1–2+ years of cabling experience, OSHA 10 (or willingness to obtain), ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and