Data Center Copper & Fiber Cabling Technician

TEKsystems; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Baton Rouge, LA is recruiting for an intermediate Level 2 Cable Technician contract position. You will install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling in commercial, industrial, and data center environments, with a focus on fiber expertise.

The role requires hands-on fiber termination, testing, documentation, and adherence to industry standards. This onsite opportunity offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with potential night/weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in structured cabling with fiber optic work.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, fiber schematics, and riser diagrams.
• Proficient in testing and certifying fiber and copper links.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling in commercial and data center environments.
• Perform fiber termination using mechanical, fusion splice, and preterminated solutions.
• Label cables and ports and document test results per standards.
• Support project documentation and quality control.

Skills

Fiber termination

Fiber testing

Copper testing

Cable installation

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Documentation

Tools

Fusion splicer

Cleaver

OTDR

Power meter

Certification tester

Job description

TEKsystems in Baton Rouge, LA is recruiting for an intermediate Level 2 Cable Technician contract position. You will install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling in commercial, industrial, and data center environments, with a focus on fiber expertise.

The role requires hands-on fiber termination, testing, documentation, and adherence to industry standards. This onsite opportunity offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, with potential night/weekend shifts as needed.