Data Center Cabling Specialist: Fiber & Copper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision (through Cigna

401k

Sick leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a skilled Cable Technician for a large-scale data center construction project in Red Oak, TX. Responsibilities include installing, routing, terminating, labeling, and testing copper and fiber cabling within a mission-critical environment.

The role requires 1+ years of related experience, OSHA certification, and ability to read blueprints and schedules. Expect physical work, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds on site with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Cable Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, Data Center Technician, or Low Voltage Installer.
• Experience pulling and terminating copper and/or fiber optic cabling.
• OSHA Certification (required upon starting).
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA structured cabling standards.
• Ability to read construction drawings and cable schedules.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work on ladders, lifts, in active construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, secure, and dress copper and fiber optic cabling throughout the data center.
• Pull Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cable through trays, conduits, and overhead pathways.
• Terminate and test low-voltage copper and fiber cabling according to industry standards.
• Install cable management systems including ladder rack, basket tray, J-hooks, and sleeves.
• Label cables and maintain documentation per project requirements.
• Perform cable continuity and certification testing using Fluke and fiber testing equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, rack elevations, and cabling schematics.
• Install and connect network equipment, patch panels, server cabinets, and data center infrastructure components.

Skills

Copper & fiber cabling

Cable testing

Blueprints reading

Documentation

Ladder safety

Education

OSHA Certification

Tools

Fluke testing equipment

Fiber testing equipment

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a skilled Cable Technician for a large-scale data center construction project in Red Oak, TX. Responsibilities include installing, routing, terminating, labeling, and testing copper and fiber cabling within a mission-critical environment.

The role requires 1+ years of related experience, OSHA certification, and ability to read blueprints and schedules. Expect physical work, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds on site with comprehensive benefits.