Job Requirements
El Paso, TX
Clearance Unspecified Polygraph not specified
Entry Level (less than 2 yrs experience)
$43,000 - $54,000
Job Description
Cable Technician I – Data Center Construction (El Paso)
Job Description
This on-site, entry-level Cable Technician I role supports a long-term data center build-out project in El Paso, Texas. You work both indoors and outdoors on an active construction site, assisting with the installation of cabling, wireways, cable trays, and related infrastructure in a large data center environment. The position focuses on hard work, reliability, and learning the fundamentals of structured cabling and low-voltage systems while contributing to a major, ongoing construction project.
Responsibilities
Work inside and outside on a large-scale data center construction project, supporting the build-out of cabling and related infrastructure.
Pull and route cable according to project specifications and supervisor direction.
Assist more senior technicians (Tech 2) with daily tasks and follow guidance to learn best practices.
Run and handle materials, ensuring tools, equipment, and supplies are available at the work area.
Utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and similar equipment.
Climb ladders and work at heights as required to install cabling and infrastructure components.
Layout and install wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other electrical and communication devices as directed.
Build telecommunications closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic components, and related hardware.
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required by project standards and safety guidelines.
Complete IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels, in accordance with quality and reporting requirements.
Pull wire and, as skills progress, oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling activities.
Interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting requirements, and quality standards, or demonstrate the ability to learn these skills.
Promote a positive, professional attitude and support continuous project process improvements.
Represent and promote the company’s culture and mission in interactions with employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
Travel within the branch or regional territory as needed to support project requirements.
Work Monday through Friday from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility as project needs dictate.
Essential Skills
Ability to work in both outdoor and indoor construction environments on an active job site.
Self-motivated, positive, and professional approach to work, with a strong focus on reliability and hard work.
Capability to learn or demonstrate proven skill in interpreting blueprints, specifications, and other project documents.
Comfort working at heights, including on ladders and in elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined spaces when required by the project.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly.
Ability to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
Comfort using hand and power tools, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and similar equipment.
Reliable transportation to the worksite.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, ongoing construction environment with changing priorities.
Willingness and ability to travel within the branch territory or regional territory as needed.
Additional Skills and Qualifications
Entry-level experience in cabling or completion of a low-voltage trade school program, with a desire to grow in the cabling industry.
Interest in developing skills in fiber optics and data center infrastructure.
Ability or willingness to obtain OSHA 10 certification.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting quality and reporting requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting more senior technicians and collaborating with other trades.
Willingness to learn project process improvement methods and contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and quality.
Work Environment
This role is based on-site at a large, ongoing data center construction project in El Paso, Texas, within the United States. You work in more than two feet of active data center space, frequently at heights and on ladders, and must be comfortable in both indoor and outdoor conditions. The environment includes typical construction-site activity, with multiple trades present and evolving project phases. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the potential for schedule adjustments based on project needs. You regularly use hand and power tools such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and related equipment, and you handle materials, cabling, wireways, cable trays, and telecommunications hardware. Work may involve travel within the branch or regional territory, and when traveling for projects, housing and per diem are provided. Appropriate construction-site attire and adherence to all safety and PPE requirements are expected at all times.
Job Description
This on-site, entry-level Cable Technician I role supports a long-term data center build-out project in El Paso, Texas. You work both indoors and outdoors on an active construction site, assisting with the installation of cabling, wireways, cable trays, and related infrastructure in a large data center environment. The position focuses on hard work, reliability, and learning the fundamentals of structured cabling and low-voltage systems while contributing to a major, ongoing construction project.
Responsibilities
Work inside and outside on a large-scale data center construction project, supporting the build-out of cabling and related infrastructure.
Pull and route cable according to project specifications and supervisor direction.
Assist more senior technicians (Tech 2) with daily tasks and follow guidance to learn best practices.
Run and handle materials, ensuring tools, equipment, and supplies are available at the work area.
Utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and similar equipment.
Climb ladders and work at heights as required to install cabling and infrastructure components.
Layout and install wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other electrical and communication devices as directed.
Build telecommunications closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic components, and related hardware.
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required by project standards and safety guidelines.
Complete IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels, in accordance with quality and reporting requirements.
Pull wire and, as skills progress, oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling activities.
Interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting requirements, and quality standards, or demonstrate the ability to learn these skills.
Promote a positive, professional attitude and support continuous project process improvements.
Represent and promote the company’s culture and mission in interactions with employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
Travel within the branch or regional territory as needed to support project requirements.
Work Monday through Friday from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility as project needs dictate.
Essential Skills
Ability to work in both outdoor and indoor construction environments on an active job site.
Self-motivated, positive, and professional approach to work, with a strong focus on reliability and hard work.
Capability to learn or demonstrate proven skill in interpreting blueprints, specifications, and other project documents.
Comfort working at heights, including on ladders and in elevated areas.
Ability to work in confined spaces when required by the project.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly.
Ability to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
Comfort using hand and power tools, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and similar equipment.
Reliable transportation to the worksite.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, ongoing construction environment with changing priorities.
Willingness and ability to travel within the branch territory or regional territory as needed.
Additional Skills and Qualifications
Entry-level experience in cabling or completion of a low-voltage trade school program, with a desire to grow in the cabling industry.
Interest in developing skills in fiber optics and data center infrastructure.
Ability or willingness to obtain OSHA 10 certification.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting quality and reporting requirements.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting more senior technicians and collaborating with other trades.
Willingness to learn project process improvement methods and contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and quality.
Work Environment
This role is based on-site at a large, ongoing data center construction project in El Paso, Texas, within the United States. You work in more than two feet of active data center space, frequently at heights and on ladders, and must be comfortable in both indoor and outdoor conditions. The environment includes typical construction-site activity, with multiple trades present and evolving project phases. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the potential for schedule adjustments based on project needs. You regularly use hand and power tools such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and related equipment, and you handle materials, cabling, wireways, cable trays, and telecommunications hardware. Work may involve travel within the branch or regional territory, and when traveling for projects, housing and per diem are provided. Appropriate construction-site attire and adherence to all safety and PPE requirements are expected at all times.
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