Cable Technician 1

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Baton Rouge, LA. The anticipated application deadline is Sep 2, 2026.

About the Role

We are looking for hardworking individuals to work inside and outside buildings, outfitting data centers with network infrastructure. The shift is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Terminate Cat6 and fiber optic cables.
• Layout and install wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other devices.
• Build closets, including mounting and installing backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware, and related equipment.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Complete all IDC connections (e.g., terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).
• Pull wire and/or oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling.
• Operate tools and equipment requiring the use of two hands (e.g., cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jackhammers).

Requirements

• Must possess and be proficient with the required tools.
• Proven skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of universal communications color codes.
• Experience with network equipment, Cat6 termination, and fiber optics.

Skills

• Cable and structured cabling installation
• Cat5, Cat6, and fiber optic termination
• Rack and stack
• Punchdown (110/66 blocks, patch panels)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge, LA.