Lead Structured Cabling Technician – Onsite Leader

TEKsystems; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced Lead Structured Cabling Technician to oversee installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of cabling systems for commercial and industrial clients. You will serve as on-site leader, ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, coordinating field activities, and certifying copper and fiber installations to industry standards.

Qualifications

• Lead crews in the installation of structured cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber optic, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Coordinate daily job site activities, assign tasks, and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Install, route, terminate, label, and test copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, riser diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Perform cable pathway installations, including conduit, cable tray, J-hooks, ladder racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct cable testing and certification using Fluke and fiber testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and cabling issues and provide effective resolutions.
• Maintain project documentation, test results, as-builts, and closeout packages.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and company safety standards.
• Interface professionally with customers, project managers, and other trades on job sites.
• Train and mentor entry-level and mid-level technicians on best practices and installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in the installation of structured cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber optic, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Coordinate daily job site activities, assign tasks, and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Install, route, terminate, label, and test copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, riser diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Perform cable pathway installations, including conduit, cable tray, J-hooks, ladder racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct cable testing and certification using Fluke and fiber testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and cabling issues and provide effective resolutions.
• Maintain project documentation, test results, as-builts, and closeout packages.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and company safety standards.
• Interface professionally with customers, project managers, and other trades on job sites.
• Train and mentor entry-level and mid-level technicians on best practices and installation standards.

Skills

Cable

Cat6

Cat5

Install

Cabling

Cable installation

Punchdown

Structured cabling

Low voltage

Fiber optic cable

Job description

TEKsystems in Memphis, TN seeks an experienced Lead Structured Cabling Technician to oversee installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of cabling systems for commercial and industrial clients. You will serve as on-site leader, ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery while mentoring junior technicians.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, coordinating field activities, and certifying copper and fiber installations to industry standards.