Data Center Cabling Technician - Fiber & Copper

PeopleLift; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Platform safety training

Live data center projects across the U

Job summary

PeopleLift is seeking a Data Center Cable Installer to support live data center projects across the USA. The role involves installing fiber optics and copper cables, following a cable schedule, and ensuring high-quality workmanship under supervision.

You will work with a team, handle cables manually, and use a Fluke tester for testing, while adhering to PPE and safety requirements on site across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and terminating copper and fiber optic cables.
• Familiarity with cable testing equipment such as the Fluke tester.
• Ability to handle cables and equipment manually (unbox, scan, label, route).
• Capable of using mobile platforms at low heights with safety.
• Basic knowledge of data center cabling and operations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team and follow supervision.

Responsibilities

• Unbox and unpack cables.
• Scan cable barcodes using the client scanner.
• Label cables following the cable schedule.
• Pull and route cables according to designated paths.
• Dress cables using velcro wraparound ties.
• Patch cables into ports on switches.
• Test copper and fiber optic cables with testing equipment.
• Terminate copper cables and splice fiber optics.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE as required.
• Operate mobile working platforms for low-height tasks.

Skills

Cable installation

Fiber optics

Copper cables

Cable testing equipment

Fluke tester

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Fluke tester

Job description

PeopleLift is seeking a Data Center Cable Installer to support live data center projects across the USA. The role involves installing fiber optics and copper cables, following a cable schedule, and ensuring high-quality workmanship under supervision.

You will work with a team, handle cables manually, and use a Fluke tester for testing, while adhering to PPE and safety requirements on site across multiple locations.