Structured Cabling Technician

SST Direct; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct is hiring a Structured Cabling Technician in Melbourne, FL for a direct-hire opportunity. The role focuses on installing and terminating Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber cabling with attention to safety and workmanship.

Responsibilities include pulling, routing, labeling, testing, and following plans while maintaining neat cable routes and proper documentation. A valid FL driver's license and ability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in structured cabling, low-voltage, telecommunications, or similar field.
• Hands-on experience pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating copper cabling.
• Basic knowledge of Cat6/Cat6A, patch panels, keystone jacks, racks, J-hooks, and cable tray.
• Ability to read basic floor plans, cable schedules, labels, and written instructions.
• A safety-first mindset, attention to detail, and pride in clean workmanship.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a crew.
• Comfort using a mobile device and apps such as Teams or Outlook for field communication.
• A valid Florida driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks required for government and other controlled-access sites.
• Flexibility for occasional early starts, overtime, evenings, or weekend work when projects require it.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, support, dress, label, and terminate Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cabling.
• Install patch panels, jacks, racks, cabinets, J-hooks, cable tray, ladder rack, and related pathway hardware.
• Perform basic copper testing and assist with certification and fiber testing as trained.
• Follow drawings, cable schedules, labeling plans, and instructions from the lead installer.
• Keep cable routing neat and follow company standards for support, separation, bend radius, and firestopping.
• Update labels, test records, material notes, and as-built markups.
• Use tools, ladders, lifts, and test equipment safely and correctly.
• Keep the work area clean, protect the customer's property, and help manage tools and materials.
• Communicate progress, material needs, and job-site issues to the lead installer or project manager.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage experience

Reading plans

Safety-minded

Team communication

Background checks

Drivers license

Tools

Cat6

Cat6A

Fiber optic

Patch panels & jacks

Cable trays & racks

Fluke testing equipment

Job description

Seeking a Structured Cabling Technician for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Melbourne, FL.

Pay:$23-$30/hr based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Pull, route, support, dress, label, and terminate Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cabling.
• Install patch panels, jacks, racks, cabinets, J-hooks, cable tray, ladder rack, and related pathway hardware.
• Perform basic copper testing and assist with certification and fiber testing as trained.
• Follow drawings, cable schedules, labeling plans, and instructions from the lead installer.
• Keep cable routing neat and follow company standards for support, separation, bend radius, and firestopping.
• Update labels, test records, material notes, and as-built markups.
• Use tools, ladders, lifts, and test equipment safely and correctly.
• Keep the work area clean, protect the customer's property, and help manage tools and materials.
• Communicate progress, material needs, and job-site issues to the lead installer or project manager.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of structured cabling, low-voltage, telecommunications, or similar field experience.
• Hands-on experience pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating copper cabling.
• Basic knowledge of Cat6/Cat6A, patch panels, keystone jacks, racks, J-hooks, and cable tray.
• Ability to read basic floor plans, cable schedules, labels, and written instructions.
• A safety-first mindset, attention to detail, and pride in clean workmanship.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a crew.
• Comfort using a mobile device and apps such as Teams or Outlook for field communication.
• A valid Florida driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks required for government and other controlled-access sites.
• Flexibility for occasional early starts, overtime, evenings, or weekend work when projects require it.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BICSI Installer 1 or progress toward a BICSI credential.
• Experience with Cat6A, fiber optic cabling, Fluke testing equipment, or commercial telecom rooms.
• Experience on commercial, healthcare, education, government, or DoD projects.
• Exposure to access control, video surveillance, audio/video, or public safety DAS systems.