Structured Cabling Technician

Equiliem; Omaha (NE); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 68.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

Equiliem seeks a Structured Cabling Technician II to install, test, and manage CAT5e/CAT6 cabling in large commercial and government projects. The role focuses on hands-on field work, including routing in IT spaces, installing pathways, and patching cabling per blueprints.

You will work in a construction setting with overtime, potential night shifts, and travel requirements, maintaining safety and organization on site.

Formación

• 0-2 years in commercial structured cabling or data cable installation.
• BICSI Level 1 or higher preferred.
• OSHA 10 preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lb and move 75 lb materials.
• Ability to read blueprints and installation plans.

Responsabilidades

• Install CAT5e/CAT6 cabling in commercial/government environments.
• Route cables into IT closets and work areas.
• Install cable pathways (J-hooks, D-rings, cable trays).
• Terminate cabling at patch panels, jacks, keystones, RJ-45 connectors.
• Install WAPs and support MDF/IDF spaces.
• Read blueprints and follow installation plans.
• Work safely with PPE and OSHA practices.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team communication

Overtime readiness

Travel flexibility

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Multibit screwdriver

Torpedo level

Tape measure

Snips

Pliers

Cable stripper

Punch-down tool

Modular plug crimper

Descripción del empleo

Oct 20, 2026

Job Summary

The Structured Cabling Technician II supports large-scale commercial and government infrastructure projects through the installation, termination, testing, routing, and management of structured cabling systems. This is a hands‑on construction and low‑voltage field position, not an IT support role, requiring experience with CAT5e/CAT6 cabling, cable pathways, telecommunications spaces, and related infrastructure. The technician must follow project drawings, technical standards, safety procedures, and installation requirements while maintaining a professional and organized jobsite. The position requires schedule flexibility, including mandatory overtime as needed, potential night‑shift work, and openness to travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Install CAT5e and CAT6 structured cabling infrastructure in commercial, government, and similar construction environments.
• Dress and route cable into IT closets, modular furniture, and work area outlets.
• Install cable pathways, including J‑hooks, D‑rings, cable trays, and ladder racks.
• Perform cable management, including dressing, routing, and labeling.
• Terminate cabling at patch panels, jacks, keystones, RJ‑45 connectors, and modular plugs.
• Install wireless access points (WAPs).
• Build and support MDF and IDF telecommunications spaces, including data racks, ladder racks, cable trays, and sleeves.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and installation plans.
• Follow written and verbal instructions while communicating professionally with colleagues and management.
• Follow all applicable jobsite safety procedures, including proper PPE use, jobsite cleanup, and OSHA safety practices.
• Perform work from ladders and scissor lifts and within confined spaces as required.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly use required hand tools and installation equipment.

Job Requirements

• 0-2 years of commercial structured cabling, low‑voltage, telecommunications, or data cable installation experience.
• Commercial construction or data center cabling experience required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• BICSI Level 1 certification or higher preferred.
• Active OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Scissor lift certification preferred.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and structured cabling installation plans.
• Ability to work safely from ladders and scissor lifts and within confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand and remain physically active for the duration of the work shift.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as required by project needs.
• Ability to accommodate potential night‑shift work as project schedules change.
• Openness to travel based on project requirements.
• Must have basic hand tools and appropriate work gear, including a multi‑bit screwdriver, torpedo level, tape measure, snips, pliers, cable stripper, punch‑down tool, modular plug crimper, flashlight, tool pouch, gloves, and steel‑toe or composite‑toe work boots.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Job Summary

The Structured Cabling Technician II supports large-scale commercial and government infrastructure projects through the installation, termination, testing, routing, and management of structured cabling systems. This is a hands‑on construction and low‑voltage field position, not an IT support role, requiring experience with CAT5e/CAT6 cabling, cable pathways, telecommunications spaces, and related infrastructure. The technician must follow project drawings, technical standards, safety procedures, and installation requirements while maintaining a professional and organized jobsite. The position requires schedule flexibility, including mandatory overtime as needed, potential night‑shift work, and openness to travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Install CAT5e and CAT6 structured cabling infrastructure in commercial, government, and similar construction environments.
• Dress and route cable into IT closets, modular furniture, and work area outlets.
• Install cable pathways, including J‑hooks, D‑rings, cable trays, and ladder racks.
• Perform cable management, including dressing, routing, and labeling.
• Terminate cabling at patch panels, jacks, keystones, RJ‑45 connectors, and modular plugs.
• Install wireless access points (WAPs).
• Build and support MDF and IDF telecommunications spaces, including data racks, ladder racks, cable trays, and sleeves.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and installation plans.
• Follow written and verbal instructions while communicating professionally with colleagues and management.
• Follow all applicable jobsite safety procedures, including proper PPE use, jobsite cleanup, and OSHA safety practices.
• Perform work from ladders and scissor lifts and within confined spaces as required.
• Maintain an organized work area and properly use required hand tools and installation equipment.

Job Requirements

• 0-2 years of commercial structured cabling, low‑voltage, telecommunications, or data cable installation experience.
• Commercial construction or data center cabling experience required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• BICSI Level 1 certification or higher preferred.
• Active OSHA 10 certification preferred.