Lead Cable Technician

Our client is looking for an experienced Lead Cable Technician to support low-voltage infrastructure projects in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as surrounding states. Ideal candidate is open to weekly travel. This is a long-term contract-to-permanent position.

About the role

This position focuses on structured cabling, fiber work, and equipment installation across apartment renovations, office environments, and data center build-outs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, strong troubleshooting ability, and the flexibility to travel extensively as project needs change.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate low-voltage cabling systems, including Cat5 and Cat6, in commercial, residential, and mixed-use project environments.
• Perform fiber optic installation tasks and complete fusion splicing to support reliable network connectivity.
• Assemble and organize network racks, mount hardware, and complete server rack build-outs according to site specifications.
• Troubleshoot cabling and network issues, identify faults efficiently, and help restore system performance with minimal disruption.
• Support access control and video surveillance installations by placing, connecting, and testing associated devices and cabling.
• Complete cabling work in elevated spaces, using ladders or lifts safely when working above standard ceiling height.
• Connect and dress cables within communications rooms, including terminations to switches and related network hardware.
• Travel to project sites as required to assist with remodels, new build-outs, and infrastructure deployments, with approved expenses reimbursed by the client.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in low-voltage cabling or closely related cable installation work.
• Proven ability to install and terminate Cat5 and Cat6 cabling in active job site environments.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic systems, including fusion splicing and fiber termination practices.
• Working knowledge of network troubleshooting and the ability to distinguish copper and fiber infrastructure requirements.
• Experience supporting access control systems and video surveillance cabling installations.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders or lifts above 6 feet while following site safety standards.
• Availability for frequent travel based on project demands.
• Familiarity with communications room work, including cable routing, punch-downs, and switch connectivity.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.