Job Description

We are seeking skilled Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling Technicians to support data center infrastructure projects. The ideal candidates will have hands-on experience installing, routing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting fiber optic and copper cabling systems in data centers or other mission-critical environments.

Candidates must be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and knowledgeable about structured cabling installation, cable management, and industry-standard installation practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Install, route, pull, and dress fiber optic cables throughout data center environments.
- Install and manage single-mode and multimode fiber optic cabling.
- Perform fiber optic termination, connectorization, and splicing where required.
- Test and troubleshoot fiber optic links using optical loss test sets (OLTS), optical power meters, light sources, and OTDR equipment as applicable.
- Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper structured cabling, including Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A.
- Terminate copper cables on patch panels, jacks, and other connectivity hardware.
- Perform copper cable certification and wire-map testing using appropriate cable testers.
- Install and organize fiber and copper patch panels, racks, cabinets, and cable management systems.
- Route and secure cables through cable trays, ladder racks, conduits, and overhead pathways.
- Maintain proper cable labeling, bend radius, separation, routing, and documentation standards.
- Read cable schedules, rack elevations, floor plans,



and installation drawings.
- Identify cabling faults, resolve connectivity issues, and complete quality checks.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow all data center safety and access requirements.

Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper structured cabling installations.
- Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber, fiber connectors, patch panels, and polarity.
- Experience terminating and testing copper cabling systems, including Cat6 and Cat6A.
- Familiarity with fiber testing equipment, copper cable testers, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Understanding of cable labeling, cable management, bend radius, and installation standards.
- Ability to read technical drawings, cable schedules, and rack layouts.
- Data center or mission-critical facility experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to use hand tools and cable installation equipment safely.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with fiber optic connectorization, fusion splicing, and fiber inspection.
- Experience with OTDR testing, optical loss testing, and interpreting test results.
- Experience with copper cable certification and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with high-density fiber infrastructure and data center patching.
- Relevant structured cabling, fiber optic, or manufacturer certifications.

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Advantages:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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