Lead Cable Technician

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Structured Cabling Technician to oversee and participate in the installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems for commercial and industrial clients. This position serves as the on-site leader for cabling projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to industry standards while providing guidance and mentorship to junior technicians. This is a long-term position fit for someone looking for growth and a place to grow.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in the installation of structured cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber optic, and low-voltage infrastructure.
• Coordinate daily job site activities, assign tasks, and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Install, route, terminate, label, and test copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, riser diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Perform cable pathway installations, including conduit, cable tray, J-hooks, ladder racks, and innerduct.
• Conduct cable testing and certification using Fluke and fiber testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and cabling issues and provide effective resolutions.
• Maintain project documentation, test results, as-builts, and closeout packages.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, customer requirements, and company safety standards.
• Interface professionally with customers, project managers, and other trades on job sites.
• Train and mentor entry-level and mid-level technicians on best practices and installation standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a lead technician on structured cabling projects.
• Expertise with Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber optic, and low-voltage cabling systems.
• Proficiency in cable termination, punchdown, labeling, and testing (copper and fiber).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, riser diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with cable pathway installations: conduit, cable tray, J-hooks, ladder racks, innerduct.
• Familiarity with Fluke and fiber optic testing equipment for certification.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for network connectivity and cabling issues.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and jobsite safety standards.
• Ability to maintain detailed project documentation, test results, as-builts, and closeout packages.
• Professional communication skills for interfacing with customers, project managers, and other trades.
• Experience training and mentoring junior technicians.

Skills

• Cable
• Cat6
• Cat5
• Install
• Cabling
• Cable installation
• Punchdown
• Structured cabling
• Low voltage
• Fiber optic cable

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• 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 the 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)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis, TN.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.