Lead Installer – Data Center Structured Cabling

Levare USA

Midland (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 55,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Startech is hiring experienced Structured Cabling Technicians to join our hyperscale data center build. This is a hands-on installer role for candidates with a full lead-installer skill set — capable of executing every phase of the install from cable reel setup through final dressing, with minimal supervision.

You will work in 2-person crews on high-density fiber trunk pulls (MPO, LC), copper Ethernet runs, and rack & stack activities.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of hands-on structured cabling experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
Certified for scissor lift and aerial lift operation (OSHA-compliant training documentation required).
OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).
Experience with pass-through installations, fire-stop coordination, and cable tray/ladder rack routing.
Knowledge of MPO and LC connector types, cleaning tools, and inspection scopes.

Responsibilities

Set up cable jacks and reels for MPO, LC, and copper Ethernet cable pulls on high-density trunks.
Execute overhead cable pulls through ladder rack, cable tray, sleeves, and pass-throughs; manage bend radius and tension.
Operate scissor lifts and rolling scaffolds safely at 12–15 ft heights; complete overhead dressing and cable management.
Perform patch and label work on MPO and LC terminations, cleaning and inspection; full labeling to spec.
Handle Cat6 / Cat6A UTP installations including pulls, termination, and certification hand-off.