Travel-Ready Structured Cabling Technician

Ontivity; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) program

Paid time off

In-house training

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Ontivity is seeking a Structured Cabling Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot structured cabling for telecom networks. You will work on cabling, termination, testing, and documentation while following industry standards and company specs.

The role requires travel up to 50% for on-site projects, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work with clients and team members to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in installing and terminating various types of cabling (e.g., CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, fiber optics).
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting tools (e.g., cable testers, OTDR, and network analyzers).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain structured cabling systems, fiber optics, and related components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs by troubleshooting cabling system issues.
• Ensure installations comply with industry standards and company specifications.
• Test cabling systems using standard testing equipment to ensure functionality.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve cabling and network connectivity issues.
• Create and maintain documentation of cabling installations and network diagrams.
• Update and manage cabling inventory and project records.
• Ensure cabling installations meet codes and standards.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries professionally.
• Work with clients and team members to ensure project success.
• Test electrical and telecommunications components for continuity and proper voltage reading.
• Adhere to safety regulations and company policies on job sites.

Skills

Cabling installation

Cable termination

Testing equipment

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification or degree

Tools

Cable testers

OTDR

Network analyzers

Job description

Ontivity is seeking a Structured Cabling Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot structured cabling for telecom networks. You will work on cabling, termination, testing, and documentation while following industry standards and company specs.

The role requires travel up to 50% for on-site projects, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work with clients and team members to ensure project success.