Cable Technician
SBT Global, Inc. · Taylor, Texas, United States
Contract Period: 1 yr
Full-time, On-site
Pay rate: ~$26.50~/hr, DOE
- 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.