Network | Cabling Technician

Location: Oregon Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 100% Onsite 5 Days per Week

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cabling Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems within data center and enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with fiber optic and copper cabling, cable routing, termination, testing, labeling, and documentation. This role involves working on network infrastructure projects, equipment installations, and cable management activities in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, route, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Perform CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and fiber optic cable installations.
• Install and maintain patch panels, cable trays, and cable management systems.
• Label, document, and organize cabling according to industry standards.
• Troubleshoot cabling and connectivity issues.
• Perform cable testing and certification using industry-standard tools.
• Read and interpret cable diagrams, floor plans, and technical drawings.
• Support rack and stack activities for network and server equipment.
• Maintain accurate installation records and documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and data center operational standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, network engineers, and installation teams.
• Ensure clean and organized work areas throughout project execution.

Required Skills

• 1 years of cabling, structured cabling, or low-voltage installation experience.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting Fiber Optic cabling.
• Experience with CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT6A cabling.
• Knowledge of patch panels, cable trays, and cable management systems.
• Cable termination and testing experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and cable layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift equipment and work in data center environments.

Preferred Skills

• Data Center experience.
• Rack & Stack experience.
• Fiber splicing experience.
• OTDR and Fluke testing experience.
• Experience supporting network deployments and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and networking fundamentals.
• Smart Hands support experience.

Tools & Equipment Experience

• Fluke Cable Testers
• OTDR Test Equipment
• Fiber Optic Cleaning Tools
• Punch Down Tools
• Cable Toners and Tracers
• Labeling Equipment
• Fiber Fusion Splicers (Preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• BICSI Technician Certification
• CompTIA Network
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Fiber Optic Technician Certification