Lead Data Center Low Voltage Installation Technician

Circet USA; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Wellness & health programs

Disability & life insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Company discount website

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Lead Data Center Low Voltage Installation Technician to install, terminate, test, and label high-density cabling in data centers and ISP hubs. You will build pathways, racks, and cable plants, ensuring safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery.

The role requires craftsmanship, physical readiness, and adherence to ANSI/TIA-606 standards. Valid certifications and a background check are expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of commercial low voltage installation/structured cabling experience preferred.
• Certifications: BICSI Installer 1/2, OSHA 10, Lift Certification.
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 color codes and cabling topologies.

Responsibilities

• Build pathways and rack infrastructure in data center environments.
• Deploy cabling (copper/fiber) and terminate with high-density connectors.
• Test, label, and certify cabling using Fluke/OTDR equipment.
• Maintain clean cable management and proper labeling per standards.
• Uphold safety standards and participate in site hazard analyses.

Skills

Technical reading

Safety minded

Manual dexterity

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

BICSI Installer 1/2 Certification

OSHA 10 Construction Certification

Lift Certification (Scissor/Boom)

Tools

Punch-down tools

Wire strippers

RJ45 crimpers

Fiber cleavers

Power tools (hammer drills, band saws)

Job description

Company Overview

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Circet USA's benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Lead Data Center Low Voltage Installation Technician is responsible for the physical installation, termination, testing, and labeling of high-density structured cabling infrastructure within both data center environments and Internet Service Provider (ISP) network hubs.

This role requires a high degree of craftsmanship, mechanical aptitude, and structural safety. Technicians will build out the physical containment pathways, rack architectures, and fiber/copper cable plants that form the backbone of our critical network infrastructure, working under strict timelines and design standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Pathway & Rack Buildouts (Rough-In)

• Containment Systems:Install, route, and secure overhead and under-floor cable pathways, including basket trays, ladder racks, and specialized yellow fiber runner systems.
• Cabinet Fabrication:Assemble, mount, level, and anchor server racks, network enclosures, and structural enclosures—including seismic bracing where required.
• Grounding & Bonding:Properly ground all racks, ladders, and containment systems to the main facility grounding busbar in compliance with ANSI/TIA-607.

Cable Deployment & High-Density Termination

• Cable Pulling:Pull backbone and horizontal copper (Cat6A) and fiber optic cabling (Single-mode/Multi-mode) through active pathways without violating minimum bend radius constraints.
• Termination Mastery:Terminate high-density data connections, including copper jacks, patch panels, 110-blocks, and diverse fiber optic connectors (LC, SC, MPO/MTP).
• Dressing & Management:Dress, bundle, and comb cables cleanly into network closets and rack elevations using hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro)—ensuring optimized airflow and zero structural strain on connectors.

Testing, Labeling, & Commissioning

• Certification Testing:Operate and configure advanced copper and fiber testing equipment (e.g., Fluke DSX-8000, OTDR, optical power meters) to certify link performance and diagnose attenuation issues.
• Grid Mapping & Labeling:Apply strict, clear alphanumeric sequencing and color-code labels to all cables, faceplates, patch panels, and ports according to ANSI/TIA-606 standards.
• Racking & Stacking:Assist with the basic physical installation (rack-and-stack) of passive patch panels, network switches, and peripheral hardware components.

Core Evaluation Metrics (Success Criteria)

• Craftsmanship Quality:Minimal to zero failures on post-installation Fluke/OTDR test sweeps; cables must be bundled cleanly with uniform tension.
• Labeling Accuracy:100% data entry accuracy across cable management tracking records and physical asset labels.
• Pace & Project Execution:Consistently hit targeted linear footage metrics for cable pulls and termination counts per shift to keep capital deployment timelines on schedule.

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

Industry Consensus Standards

Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.Vocational or technical program completion in telecommunications or electricity is a plus.
• 1–3 years of commercial low voltage installation, structured cabling, or telecommunications field experience required (Data center, ISP central office, or commercial construction environment highly preferred).
• Certifications (Highly Valued)
• BICSI Installer 1 or Installer 2 (Copper/Fiber)
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification
• Lift Certification (Scissor/Boom)
• Practical understanding of ANSI/TIA/EIA-568 color codes and structured cabling topologies.
• Mastery of specialized trade tools: punch-down tools, wire strippers, RJ45 crimpers, fiber cleavers, and standard power tools (hammer drills, band saws).
• Must be able to pass a level 2 background check and be cleared to work within the customer premise.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers.

Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.