Cable Technician

Pay rate: ~$26.50~/hr,  DOE Work Location: Taylor, TX Contract Period: 1 yr •     Assist with the installation, adjustment, and change of copper layer-one network connections for technical systems under the supervision of a senior technician. •     Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Category 5e/6/6a copper cabling for data infrastructure in a large enterprise environment. •     Properly comb, dress, and label copper cables in accordance with site and industry standards (TIA/EIA, ANSI/BICSI). •     Implement structured pathways per approved designs, accounting for the physical constraints of copper media (bend radius, pull tension, separation from EMI sources). •     Interpret and follow floor plan designs; escalate any deviations from plan to a senior technician in a professional and timely manner. •     Operate industry-standard copper test equipment (cable certifiers, tone generators, continuity testers) at a basic level and record results accurately. •     Work from a request / ticket system, taking assigned tasks from queue to completion. •     Document installation work clearly and contribute to the upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). •     Support the network team on a regular basis (rack / de-rack network devices, assist during hardware replacements, participate in hotfix activity and change points). •     Support 24x7 data center and fab operation per on-call scheduling. •     Follow all on-site security protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies. •     Work effectively in a team environment. •     High school diploma or equivalent. •     Able to speak, read, and write clearly in English. •     Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. •     Must pass a criminal background check. •     Must live within a one-hour drive of site (North Austin to Taylor area). •     Basic competence with standard hand tools. •     Basic familiarity with cable and construction industry standards. •     Basic familiarity with copper testing procedures and metrics (wire map, length, NEXT, return loss — at an introductory level). •     Demonstrated interest in and willingness to learn layer-one cabling infrastructure. •     Solid, verifiable work history. •     Moderate computer literacy: Microsoft Office, standard file systems, basic typing, and proper email etiquette. Preferred Qualifications •     Associate's degree or technical certificate in a related trade. •     1+ year of experience in a construction environment. •     1+ year of work experience in structured cabling. •     Exposure to copper cable certifiers (Fluke Versiv or equivalent). •     Basic understanding of layer-one networking infrastructure. •     OSHA 10 certification. Physical & Schedule Requirements •     Must be able to lift 50 pounds. •     Must be able to work in elevated areas on ladders upward of 40 feet. •     Must be able to work in confined spaces and tight areas for extended periods. •     Must be able to wear a cleanroom smock and required PPE for extended periods. •     Must be able to work a standard Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. •     Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed (past 5:00 PM, weekends, on-call). All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.