Data Center Technician - Outside Plant (OSP)

Network Connex; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Job summary

National Technologies (NTI) is seeking a Cable Installer to provide installation services across head ends, hubs, and central offices for MSO, cable, telephone, and data center projects.

Join a team to install equipment and cabling, perform testing of video, RF, coax, fiber and UTP systems, and conduct quality assurance to ensure compliance.

Requirements include 1+ year field installation experience, 1+ year documentation (JCR, SOW), 1+ year leading field work; CDL Class B preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years field technical installation experience.
• 1+ years documenting technical jobs (JCR, SOW, etc.).
• 1+ years leading field work.
• CDL Class B preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to complete cabling installation.
• Assist in equipment installation and setup.
• Support infrastructure installation tasks as part of project requirements.
• Perform testing of video, RF, coax, fiber, and UTP systems.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to maintain standards and specifications.

Skills

Cable TV systems

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

DC power systems

PC/Mobile apps

Education

CDL Class B

Tools

Coaxial cable tools

Fiber optic tools

UTP cable tools

Job description

Job Description

National Technologies (NTI) is a premier turn-key provider of fiber optic and data center installation services. Whether it be learning the latest techniques in the field or working with vendors to maximize material performance, NTI is consistently on the leading edge of innovation in the Telecommunications field.

If being a part of a tight-knit organization that gets to operate in some of the most innovative environments around the world sounds like a dream job, then you should experience the culture at NTI! While providing the typical perks a large company offers, NTI remains true to its roots and at the core of our Company is a family-oriented business that treats our team as integral members of the organization and not just a number. The open door, collaborative nature of NTI allows for professional growth and cultivates the ideas to keep our Company moving into the future of the industry!

Job Summary

The Cable Installer is a technician role that provides installation services across multiple platforms in support of head ends, hubs, and central offices. Technical responsibilities include working with a team to install various pieces of electronic gear and cabling systems to support our customers in the MSO, cable, telephone, data center and communications industry.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to complete cabling installation activities.
• Assist in equipment installation and ensure proper setup.
• Support infrastructure installation tasks as part of project requirements.
• Perform testing of video, RF, coax, fiber, and UTP systems to ensure functionality.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to maintain compliance with standards and specifications.

Job Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

• Strong understanding of cable TV systems, including head-ends and equipment such as CMTS, CASA, DCM, and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure setup and installation processes.
• Proficient in working with coaxial, fiber, and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable assemblies, including stitching/lacing and proper installation techniques.
• Knowledge of DC power systems and their application in installations.
• Ability to use basic PC and mobile applications for configuration and troubleshooting.

Education and Experience

• 1+ years field technical installation and cabling experience
• 1+ years working documentation on technical jobs (JCR, SOW, etc.)
• 1+ years of leading work/jobs in the field
• CDL Class B preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 100lbs
• Must be able to pass drug screening

$22 - $35 an hour

NTI provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and retirement savings options. For Union employees, pay rates and benefit levels are determined by union classifications which are set by the union.

National Technologies (NTI) believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.