Data Center Cabling Technician – Fiber & Copper

The AES Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Group is seeking an L1 Installation Technician to support structured cabling in live data center environments in Dallas, TX. You will install, route, dress, terminate, label, and test fiber optic and copper cabling under supervision, following drawings and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include pulling cables, MPO/MTP connector work, cable management, and basic testing, with a focus on quality and minimal downtime. Onsite, full-time role with team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling or data center infrastructure.
• Familiarity with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Ability to read technical drawings and installation instructions.
• Experience with MPO/MTP fiber connectors.
• Knowledge of fiber cleaning, inspection, and testing procedures.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Perform structured cabling installation in live data halls and data centers.
• Pull, route, and dress fiber optic trunks and copper cables per layouts.
• Install and terminate MPO/MTP fiber connectors and copper connections.
• Dress, route, label, and identify cables per project standards.
• Clean and inspect fiber optic connectors and interfaces before testing.
• Conduct basic fiber optic and copper cable testing.
• Follow technical drawings, cable schedules, installation guidelines, and method statements.
• Maintain cable management, bend radius, and routing standards.
• Ensure data center safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with Team Leads and installation teammates to complete tasks.
• Maintain tools and materials in good condition.
• Support installation activities across sites as required.

Skills

Structured Cabling

Data Center Infra

Fiber Optic Installation

Copper Cabling

Fiber Testing Tools

MPO/MTP Connectors

Reading Technical Drawings

Cable Labeling

Cable Management

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Job description

The AES Group is seeking an L1 Installation Technician to support structured cabling in live data center environments in Dallas, TX. You will install, route, dress, terminate, label, and test fiber optic and copper cabling under supervision, following drawings and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include pulling cables, MPO/MTP connector work, cable management, and basic testing, with a focus on quality and minimal downtime. Onsite, full-time role with team collaboration.