Data Center Cabling Technician (Fiber & Copper)

TEKsystems; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Omaha, NE is seeking a Cable Technician for a contract project in a data center environment. You will install, route, and dress copper and fiber cabling, read floor plans, and support cable management and testing.

Requirements include at least 1 year of structured cabling experience, CAT5/CAT6 knowledge, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable transportation. The role is onsite with a 50+ hour week and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cabling experience.
• Experience with CAT5/CAT6 cabling.
• Cable installation and cable dressing.
• Termination and testing.
• Patch panels and punch-downs.
• Structured cabling systems.
• Copper cabling installations.
• Cable tray installation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces when necessary.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and dress copper and fiber cabling.
• Install cable trays and pathways.
• Terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot CAT5, CAT6, and fiber cabling.
• Patching, rack and stack, and network equipment installations.
• Support fiber rough-in, final dressing, and documentation.
• Read and interpret floor plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Utilize copper and fiber testing equipment to verify cable performance.
• Maintain job site organization, material management, and housekeeping.
• Follow all customer security and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete project milestones.

Skills

Cable installation

Copper cabling

Fiber cabling

Cat5/Cat6

Testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

CAT5/CAT6 cabling

Patch panels

Punch-downs

Cable trays

Job description

TEKsystems in Omaha, NE is seeking a Cable Technician for a contract project in a data center environment. You will install, route, and dress copper and fiber cabling, read floor plans, and support cable management and testing.

Requirements include at least 1 year of structured cabling experience, CAT5/CAT6 knowledge, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable transportation. The role is onsite with a 50+ hour week and overtime potential.