Structured Cabling Technician: Fiber & Copper Installations

SuperHero Fire Protection, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SuperHero Fire Protection, LLC is seeking an experienced Structured Cabling Technician to install, test, label, and document copper and fiber cabling systems supporting voice, data, security, and AV networks in commercial environments. You will ensure work is performed safely, to code, and to industry standards while meeting project schedules.

You will terminate and certify copper and fiber, route pathways, prepare as-builts, coordinate with customers and other trades, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structured cabling / low-voltage installation experience in commercial environments.
• Working knowledge of TIA/EIA standards, basic IT/network concepts, and cabling best practices.
• Proven experience terminating and testing Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A and fiber optic cabling.
• Ability to read and work from prints, floorplans, riser diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Experience using test equipment (copper certifier, tone/probe, light source/power meter; OTDR a plus).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail (labeling, documentation, workmanship).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Ability to pass background checks and obtain site clearances as required by customers.
• Comfortable working at heights and in ceilings/crawlspaces; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure low-voltage cabling (Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A, coax as needed) and fiber optic cabling (single-mode/multimode) per design drawings, SOW, and best practices.
• Build out pathways and supports (J-hooks, cable tray, ladder rack, conduit, innerduct) and ensure proper bend radius, fill, and separation from power.
• Terminate copper and fiber (patch panels, keystone jacks, 66/110 blocks, fiber enclosures) using manufacturer specifications and proper torque/strain relief.
• Test and certify copper cabling (e.g., TIA Cat6/Cat6A) and fiber (OLTS/OTDR as required); troubleshoot faults and rework as needed.
• Label cables, ports, racks, and pathways to project standards; maintain as-builts and test results for closeout packages.
• Rack and stack network equipment as assigned (racks/cabinets, cable management, patching, grounding/bonding coordination).
• Coordinate site access, work areas, and outages with customers, GC, and other trades; communicate progress, risks, and material needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe worksite; follow OSHA, NFPA, and company safety requirements including ladder/lift and tool safety.
• Mentor junior technicians as needed; provide on-the-job guidance for terminations, testing, and workmanship standards.
• Accurately track time, materials, and daily reports; support project managers with status updates and change documentation.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage install

Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A

Fiber testing

Read prints/floorplans

Test equipment

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Tools

Copper certifier

OTDR

Cable mapper

Fiber cleaver/strip tools

Label printer

Job description

SuperHero Fire Protection, LLC is seeking an experienced Structured Cabling Technician to install, test, label, and document copper and fiber cabling systems supporting voice, data, security, and AV networks in commercial environments. You will ensure work is performed safely, to code, and to industry standards while meeting project schedules.

You will terminate and certify copper and fiber, route pathways, prepare as-builts, coordinate with customers and other trades, and mentor junior