Forklift-Certified Data Center Cabling Technician

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician (Cable Puller) in Austin, TX to support the build-out and deployment of a large-scale data center environment. You will handle cabling, rack and stack installations, and hardware deployment from major manufacturers such as Cisco and Arista.

You will read rack elevations and maps, move equipment, and troubleshoot hardware while maintaining safety and cabling standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a data center, telecommunications, or structured cabling environment.
• Steel-toed boots required.
• Experience pulling and organizing network and fiber cabling.
• Ability to read rack elevations and cable diagrams.
• Experience with rack and stack deployments.
• Comfortable lifting and moving hardware and equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability in previous roles.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or enterprise data centers.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, or similar hardware.
• Troubleshooting and diagnostic experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience working extended hours or project-based deployments.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, bundle, and label large volumes of network and fiber cabling
• Perform rack and stack installations for servers, switches, and network equipment
• Read and interpret rack elevations, cable maps, and network topologies
• Install and deploy hardware from common manufacturers such as Cisco, Arista, and similar enterprise vendors
• Move IT and data center equipment throughout the facility
• Support hardware troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Maintain clean and organized cabling standards
• Follow all safety and operational procedures within the data center
• Work collaboratively with engineers and operations teams to meet project deadlines

Skills

Cable routing

Rack & stack

Hardware installation

Reading cable maps

Safety awareness

Networking hardware

Forklift certification

Communication skills

Ownership & accountability

Hyperscale data centers

Experience with Cisco/Arista/Juniper

Tools

Cisco hardware

Arista hardware

Juniper hardware

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Data Center Technician (Cable Puller) in Austin, TX to support the build-out and deployment of a large-scale data center environment. You will handle cabling, rack and stack installations, and hardware deployment from major manufacturers such as Cisco and Arista.

You will read rack elevations and maps, move equipment, and troubleshoot hardware while maintaining safety and cabling standards.