Data Center Cabling Technician – Fiber & Copper Install

Zachary Piper Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cable Technician for onsite work in Chantilly, VA. The role supports a large data center construction and connectivity initiative in a rapidly expanding enterprise tech environment.

This position is onsite and does not require a formal interview. Responsibilities include installing and terminating copper and fiber cabling, routing and dressing cables, testing with Fluke tools, and reading drawings and rack elevations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new technical skills quickly.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, or mechanical equipment in a professional setting.
• Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting, climbing, bending and standing for extended periods.
• Knowledge of cabling, fiber optics or telecommunications infrastructure preferred.
• Experience with cable termination, punch-down procedures, or network testing preferred.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, 7 days per week, on day or night schedules.
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening, random drug testing, and standard background check.

Responsibilities

• Install, route and secure copper and fiber optic cabling in data center facilities.
• Terminate copper cabling, punch down jacks, and perform cable dressing and organization.
• Port pre-terminated fiber connections and verify connectivity standards.
• Use cable testing equipment to validate installations.
• Read project drawings, schedules and rack elevation sheets.
• Prepare cable pathways and materials for installation activities.
• Maintain safe work practices on 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced construction environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical labor

Tool handling

Drug screening & background

Tools

Hand tools and power tools

Cable termination tools & testing

Fiber testing equipment (Fluke)

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cable Technician for onsite work in Chantilly, VA. The role supports a large data center construction and connectivity initiative in a rapidly expanding enterprise tech environment.

This position is onsite and does not require a formal interview. Responsibilities include installing and terminating copper and fiber cabling, routing and dressing cables, testing with Fluke tools, and reading drawings and rack elevations.