Cable Installation Technician, DCC Communities

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.

Amazon is looking for an Infrastructure Delivery Installation Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. You will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network.

Key job responsibilities

• Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment
• Installing Fiber and Copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment
• Ensuring proper safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation
• Following well established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities
• Safely using material handling tools and equipment
• Traveling within and outside of regional work area is required. You will be responsible for having a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license to travel within the regional work area, as company transportation will not be provided

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• 2+ years of Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, or Data Center Operations experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+)

Skills & attributes

• Technical aptitude
• Written and oral communications skills
• Ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability
• High levels of initiative, judgment, and diplomacy
• Ability to work both independently and with a team
• Work prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to react quickly

Physical requirements

All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in primary responder rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Working in cramped and/or elevated and/or noisy environments
• Bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation

Additional requirements

This role supports a "new" data center currently in various stages of development and construction. You may be assigned to a facility still under construction, requiring travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes operational. Candidates must be willing to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as needed during this transition period.

NOTE: Amazon is not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.