Data Center Cable Technician – Onsite, 12h 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 in Red Oak, TX is seeking a Cable Technician for a large data center build. The role is fully on-site with 12-hour shifts day or night, seven days a week, through February 2027 with possible extension.

You will install and test low-voltage cable including fiber optics and copper, interpret blueprints, and assemble telecom room components. OSHA 10 certification is required or obtainable; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in installing, pulling, terminating, and testing cable.
• Must have PPE and safety equipment.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, OSHA 10 certification.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and crawl/bend/stretch into tight spaces.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any employer.
• Team lead experience is a plus.

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

Fiber optics

Copper cabling

Blueprint interpretation

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Fluke testing

Job description

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

You will install and test low-voltage cable including fiber optics and copper, interpret blueprints, and assemble telecom room components. OSHA 10 certification is required or obtainable; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight spaces.