Data Center Cabling Technician: Rack & Cable Specialist

Gtatelecom; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom in North Carolina is seeking a Data Center Technician I to assist with pulling, routing, labeling, and organizing structured cabling, plus basic rack preparation.

You'll gain exposure to rack-and-stack work, power connections, airflow management, and cooling systems, working from clear procedures and learning from experienced technicians.

This entry-level role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and a willingness to learn on the job in a fast-paced data center environment.

Qualifications

• 5–6 months of structured cabling experience.
• Experience running Cat5, Cat6, coaxial, copper, or similar cabling.
• Ability to follow technical documentation, diagrams, checklists, and SOPs.
• Basic understanding of data center environments, IT hardware, and rack infrastructure.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to completing work accurately.
• Ability to safely perform hands-on installation tasks, including standing, lifting, and working in rack spaces.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, dress, label, and organize structured copper and fiber cabling.
• Prepare racks and assist with installing rails, PDUs, cable management, and equipment.
• Support rack-and-stack activities for servers, networking equipment, and storage systems.
• Scan inventory, position components, complete liquid-filling tasks, and perform other repeatable deployment activities.
• Follow installation procedures, method-of-procedure documents, safety requirements, and quality checklists.
• Identify and report discrepancies, maintain clean work areas, and help prevent rework.

Skills

Structured cabling

Cabling management

Documentation following

IT hardware basics

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Job description

Gtatelecom in North Carolina is seeking a Data Center Technician I to assist with pulling, routing, labeling, and organizing structured cabling, plus basic rack preparation.

You'll gain exposure to rack-and-stack work, power connections, airflow management, and cooling systems, working from clear procedures and learning from experienced technicians.

This entry-level role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and a willingness to learn on the job in a fast-paced data center environment.