Data Center Cabling Tech II: Copper & Fiber Installations

Insight Global; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a data center technician 2 to support structured cabling and fiber infrastructure on a large-scale data center construction project in El Paso, TX. This role involves reading prints, terminating copper cabling, supporting fiber deployments, and coordinating with field teams.

Compensation ranges from $24 to $29 per hour, dependent on experience. The position requires 3+ years of related installation work and a solid understanding of fiber and structured cabling

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, low-voltage systems, or related technology installations.
• Experience terminating and testing copper cabling.
• Ability to read prints and construction drawings independently.
• Understanding of fiber optic fundamentals.
• Knowledge of: single-mode and multimode fiber; fiber patching concepts; patching matrices; structured cabling standards.

Responsibilities

• Install cable tray, basket tray, ladder rack, trapeze, and pathway systems.
• Pull, route, dress, and terminate copper cabling.
• Support fiber optic cable installations and patching activities.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, patching matrices, and scopes of work.
• Test and troubleshoot structured cabling systems.
• Label and document installation work.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced technicians.
• Coordinate activities with project leadership and field teams.
• Maintain quality standards and safety compliance.
• Support overtime and weekend work as project schedules require.

Skills

Structured cabling

Telecommunications

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optics fundamentals

Read construction drawings

Troubleshooting

Tools

Copper termination tools

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a data center technician 2 to support structured cabling and fiber infrastructure on a large-scale data center construction project in El Paso, TX. This role involves reading prints, terminating copper cabling, supporting fiber deployments, and coordinating with field teams.

Compensation ranges from $24 to $29 per hour, dependent on experience. The position requires 3+ years of related installation work and a solid understanding of fiber and structured cabling