Structured Cabling Technician

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

Job summary

SST Direct in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Structured Cabling Technician for a direct-hire opportunity. You will pull, route, dress, label, and terminate Cat6/Cat6A and fiber, install patch panels, jacks, racks, and related hardware, and assist with basic copper and fiber testing.

The role requires 2+ years of structured cabling or similar field experience, basic knowledge of cabling components, and the ability to read floor plans and schedules.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structured cabling or related field experience.
• Hands-on experience pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating copper cabling.
• Ability to read basic floor plans, cable schedules, labels, and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, support, dress, label, and terminate Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber cabling.
• Install patch panels, jacks, racks, cabinets, and related pathway hardware.
• Perform basic copper testing and assist with fiber testing as trained.
• Follow drawings and cable schedules and instructions from the lead installer.
• Keep cable routing neat and compliant with company standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Tools

Cat6/Cat6A tools

Patch panels

Fiber testing equipment

Cable trays & racks

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.