Cable Technician II

About the role

Contract position based in Dallas, TX. $50/day per diem for food and free lodging provided. We are seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale data center deployments across multiple U.S. locations. This role is responsible for fiber installation, rack assembly, fiber splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting physical layer infrastructure issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Skills

• Running fiber optic cabling
• Rack and stack
• Fiber splicing
• Troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.
• Rack-and-stack experience in a data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to take direction, adapt to changing project needs, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the data center industry.
• Preferred: Fiber splicing experience.
• Preferred: Experience using OTDR equipment for fiber testing and troubleshooting.
• Preferred: Previous data center deployment, commissioning, or infrastructure buildout experience.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

• $50/day per diem for food and free lodging provided
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)