Cable Technician II

Job Description and Responsibilities

+ Install work‑area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and wall locations, including terminating CAT 3 and CAT 5 jacks and properly mounting faceplates and surface‑mount boxes.

+ Build and organize telecommunications closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross‑connects, racks, patch panels, fiber‑optic equipment, and related hardware.

+ Ensure proper grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling.

+ Complete IDC connections such as 110/66 block and patch‑panel terminations.

+ Perform cable testing, including continuity tests for horizontal and riser cabling, using a volt‑ohmmeter, and troubleshooting opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs.

+ Utilize tone sets to identify cable paths.

+ Identify active voice and data circuits.

+ Provide leadership for crew performance, including on‑site training, personnel coordination, and scheduling to ensure timely project completion.

+ Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool transfers.

+ Adhere to all applicable quality and safety standards established by the industry, customers, and internal guidelines.

+ Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements

+ Must be self‑motivated, professional, and able to support continuous improvement efforts within the project environment.

+ Promotes a positive culture when interacting with employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.

+ Acts as a liaison when interacting with customer representatives.

+ Must demonstrate strong problem‑solving abilities, critical‑thinking skills, and the capability to read, write, and deliver effective presentations.

+ Must be able to work at heights, use ladders, operate in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move loads up to 75 pounds.

+ Must be able to distinguish color codes, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

+ Able to travel within the assigned branch or regional territory as needed.

+ Regular attendance is required.

Skills

+ Cable installation

+ Cat6 / Cat5

+ Fiber splicing

+ OSHA 10

+ Punch down work

+ Cable pulling

+ Structured cabling

+ Telecommunications

+ Low‑voltage systems

+ Rack and stack

Top Skills

Cable installation, Cat6, Cat5, fiber splicing, OSHA 10, punch down, cable pulling, structured cabling

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ IT Support

+ Data Center environments

+ Semiconductor fabrication (Semi‑fab)

This position provides a valuable entry point into the rapidly growing data center industry. You will gain hands-on experience, work in a dynamic environment, and have opportunities for long-term growth and advancement. Training and development support are provided to help you build a successful career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jackson,MS.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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