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Cable Technician

Job in Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, 28054, USA
Listing for: Technical Source
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About the Role

Travel up to 80% required based on project and client requirements with possibility of international travel (active passport required). Must be based in the United States and available evening hours and weekends.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage all onsite structured cabling work (copper, fiber, backbone, horizontal, pathways, pull / pull-through, terminations, splice, testing, labeling)
  • Read, interpret, and enforce design drawings, specifications, work orders, standards (e.g. TIA, ANSI, BICSI practices) and contract documents
  • Develop the cabling work plan / schedule in coordination with the overall project schedule; set milestones for deliverables, cable pulls, terminations, testing, and closeout
  • Monitor field progress daily; perform and lead job walks; identify and mitigate risks or delays
  • Conduct quality control and inspections: verify cable routes, bend radius, slack loops, segregation of power/data, correct terminations, labeling, patch panel / rack work
  • Oversee testing and certification (e.g. OTDR, fiber loss, copper continuity, insertion loss, PoE testing) and approve test result
  • Manage change orders, RFIs, field deviations, field documentation, as‑built ("red line") drawings, punch lists, warranty submissions, closeout packages
  • Serve as the main on‑site technical interface to the client, general contractor (GC), other trades, and design / engineering teams
  • Ensure compliance with safety rules, site policies, OSHA, and company safety standards
  • Mentor, train, and supervise technicians, foremen, and subcontractors in cabling best practices
  • Maintain inventory of cabling materials, tools, spools, test equipment, and ensure accountability for equipment
  • Attend coordination meetings, lead cabling trade coordination, flag conflicts, and ensure route / pathway coordination with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
  • Track job costs, productivity, and forecasts; report progress, variances, and corrective action plans
  • Promote continuous improvement in methods, tools, and processes specific to structured cabling
  • Complete ongoing security awareness training and comply with company policies to the requirements section
  • Identify and elevate security risks to the appropriate Executive Leadership Team member and actively contribute to remediation efforts
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, or low voltage construction (or combination of senior technical + supervisory roles)
  • Previous experience working in data center or high-density cable environments
  • Prior experience at field leadership / superintendent / foreman level, overseeing teams, subcontractors, and multiple cabling crews
  • Hands‑on technical competence in copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, etc.) and fiber (single mode, multimode, splicing, terminations) systems
  • Deep familiarity with standards and best practices (TIA‑568, TIA‑569, TIA‑606, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, etc.)
  • Strong ability to read, interpret, and enforce construction / telecommunications drawings, schematics, specs, and architectural plans
  • Experience with testing, certification equipment (optical test gear, cable certifiers, OTDRs, etc.) and interpreting test results
  • Proficiency with project management tools, scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), and reporting tool
  • Strong organization, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities under pressure
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to climb ladders, access ceiling plenum spaces, lift cable reels or components (within safe limits)
  • Safety mindset, familiarity with OSHA / site safety regulations
Required Skills
  • BICSI certifications (e.g. RCDD, technician credentials)
  • Experience with commissioning / acceptance testing / site auditing
  • Experience coordinating with other low‑voltage systems (security, access control, AV, fire alarm etc.)
  • Familiarity with CAD / AutoCAD / Revit / BIM
  • Knowledge of fiber infrastructures such as MTP/MPO systems, pre‑terminated fiber trunks
Work Environment Expectations
  • On‑site, field work in commercial / industrial / data center settings
  • Exposure to ceiling plenum, risers, mechanical rooms, elevated ladders, confined spaces
  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safety procedures
Pay range and compensation package

Depends on experience

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Statement

Seniority level
  • Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Project Management
Industries
  • Telecommunications
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