Structured Cabling Technician

You've Mastered the Connections. Now Lead the Crew. A successful cabling project takes more than quality materials and the right tools. It takes someone who knows the work, understands the plan, and can keep a crew moving in the right direction. TradeSTAR is seeking an experienced Voice & Data Lead Technician for an opportunity with one of our established national low-voltage clients in South Dallas, TX.

If you’re the technician everyone turns to when a cable run gets complicated, a termination needs troubleshooting, or the crew needs direction, this could be your next move. We’re looking for someone who can lead by example, maintain high installation standards, and help technicians develop their skills while keeping projects on track. You’ve spent years building networks. Now it’s time to build a stronger team.

Houston Based Integrated Network cabling, Fiber, and Audio-Visual provider with over 35 years of service in the Texas Commercial low voltage market. Our client has over 89 locations across the country and uses the most professional teams and advanced equipment whether you are moving into a brand-new building or retrofitting your existing space. Their culture is to provide employees with a safe, productive, healthy, and growth-orientated workplace.

As a Voice & Data Lead Technician, you’ll combine advanced technical skills with hands‑on leadership to help commercial structured cabling projects run efficiently.

• Leading and coordinating daily activities for commercial voice and data installation crews
• Installing, routing, dressing, and terminating Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber-optic cabling
• Overseeing the installation of network racks, cabinets, patch panels, and MDF/IDF infrastructure
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, riser diagrams, cable schedules, and project specifications
• Assigning daily tasks and helping technicians understand installation requirements
• Performing advanced copper terminations and assisting with fiber-optic installations
• Overseeing cable testing, certification, and troubleshooting
• Identifying installation challenges and helping the crew resolve issues efficiently
• Maintaining proper cable management, labeling, and documentation standards
• Coordinating with Foremen, Superintendents, and project leadership to meet installation schedules
• Mentoring Level I, Level II, and Level III Technicians
• Promoting safe work practices and maintaining professional-quality installations

We’re looking for someone who knows the difference between being the most experienced person on the crew and being the person who can actually lead it.

• 5+ years of hands‑on commercial voice and data structured cabling experience
• 1+ year of experience leading technicians or coordinating installation crews preferred
• Strong knowledge of Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber‑optic installation practices
• Advanced experience with copper terminations, testing, and troubleshooting
• Experience installing and organizing MDF/IDF rooms, network racks, and patch panels
• Ability to read and interpret commercial construction drawings and low‑voltage plans
• Familiarity with cable certification equipment and testing procedures
• Experience coordinating daily work assignments and installation priorities
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in the field
• Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, supervisors, and project leadership
• Commitment to jobsite safety, quality workmanship, and project productivity
• A leadership mindset with a willingness to train and develop less‑experienced technicians

At the Lead Technician level, your impact goes beyond the cables you…