Data Center Cabling Tech: Fiber & Copper Install

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a hands-on Data Center Cabling Technician in Texas to support fiber optic and copper cabling installation in active data center environments. You will pull, route, terminate, test, and troubleshoot cabling, read construction drawings, and uphold safety and quality in a fast-paced site setting.

Experience in structured cabling, telecom, fiber, or data center construction is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with structured cabling, telecommunications, fiber optics, or data center construction.
• Experience pulling and installing fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experience terminating copper cabling, including jacks, patch panels, and connectors.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling.
• Ability to read and follow construction drawings, cable schedules, and work instructions.
• Ability to work safely in an active construction environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including day or night shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Pull and install fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Route, dress, secure, and port cabling through approved pathways.
• Terminate and test copper cabling.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber and copper connections.
• Identify and resolve cabling, termination, loss, and polarity issues.
• Follow drawings, cable schedules, and work instructions.
• Maintain safety, quality, cleanliness, and productivity standards.
• Coordinate effectively within an active data center construction environment.

Skills

Structured cabling

Telecommunications

Fiber optics

Data center construction

Cable termination

Testing & troubleshooting

Read construction drawings

Safety

Tools

Fluke

VIAVI

EXFO

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a hands-on Data Center Cabling Technician in Texas to support fiber optic and copper cabling installation in active data center environments. You will pull, route, terminate, test, and troubleshoot cabling, read construction drawings, and uphold safety and quality in a fast-paced site setting.

Experience in structured cabling, telecom, fiber, or data center construction is preferred.