Lead Low-Voltage Cabling Technician — Structured Cabling & Fiber

QPS Employment Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive pay based on experience

Medical benefits (PTO & benefits)

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

PTO

Job summary

Next Level Technician is seeking a Lead Low Voltage Cable Technician in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will lead structured cabling installations, install and test CAT6/CAT6A cabling, and oversee fiber optic work, ensuring quality and safety across projects.

You will read blueprints, organize cabling in telecom spaces, and provide daily project updates to managers and customers. Hands-on leadership, strong communication, and access to basic PPE are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead Low Voltage Cable Technician or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with structured cabling installations.
• Understanding of CAT6/CAT6A standards and installation practices.
• Experience with fiber optic installation.
• Knowledge of proper cabling termination standards.
• Experience testing copper and fiber cabling.
• Ability to lead technicians and maintain quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee structured cabling installation activities and provide direction to other technicians.
• Install, route, pull, terminate, label, and test CAT5, CAT6, and CAT6A cabling.
• Follow CAT6/CAT6A industry and installation standards.
• Perform and oversee fiber optic cable installation.
• Ensure proper cable termination, labeling, testing, and quality standards.
• Test cabling and verify installations using testing equipment (e.g., Fluke).
• Organize cables in closets (MDF/IDF) neatly.
• Install racks, patch panels, cable trays, and related infrastructure.
• Familiarity with manufacturers such as Leviton, CommScope, Panduit.
• Read technical diagrams, blueprints, and layouts.
• Communicate updates to project managers and customers daily.
• Provide daily email updates on progress and issues.
• Ensure work is safe and compliant with project specs.

Skills

Structured cabling installation

Team leadership

CAT6/CAT6A installation

Fiber optic installation

Project communication

Cable termination standards

Reading diagrams/blueprints

Tool & PPE compliance

Daily progress updates

Tools

Fluke testers

Cable termination tools

Job description

Next Level Technician is seeking a Lead Low Voltage Cable Technician in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will lead structured cabling installations, install and test CAT6/CAT6A cabling, and oversee fiber optic work, ensuring quality and safety across projects.

You will read blueprints, organize cabling in telecom spaces, and provide daily project updates to managers and customers. Hands-on leadership, strong communication, and access to basic PPE are required.