Cable Technician

Location: Boydton

Description

Summary:

Level 1 technician . The hiring manager wants someone who is trainable with experience working a physically demanding job in the past. Work ethic and attitude are the main thing they are looking for as they will be working at a data center. Dependability and attendance are crucial as well.

We are seeking a self-starter who can work well with a partner 6 days a week. The Travel Technician will be teamed up with a partner who will travel and work with them for the duration of the project.

Responsibilities:

- Pull and terminate low voltage cable.

- Installing network equipment within commercial settings.

- Follow instructions and code when pulling cable.

- Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit work.

- Ensuring all cables are neatly tied and bundled according to safety regulations.

- Installing of cable support structures such as j-hooks, cable racks, and inner duct.

- Conduct tests to ensure all newly installed cable systems and component devices are operational.

- Troubleshoot issues with the cable network.

- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

- Adhere to all required project safety requirements as set forth by the client, their customers, or OSHA.

- Perform any other duties not specifically stated herein, but which your supervisor may assign.

Skills

low voltage, installation, wap, install, cctv, cable, cat5, cat6, Cabling, Cable installation, Cable puller, wireless access point, access control, punchdown, telecommunication, troubleshooting

Top Skills Details

low voltage,installation,wap,install,cctv,cable,cat5,cat6

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Requirements:

- Experience as a Data Cable Technician.

- Available for extensive travel nationwide.

- Ability to prioritize tasks. 

- Able to lift and carry 50 pounds or more multiple times per shift.

- Ability to work in cramped spaces.

- Hours of project 7 pm - 7 am 5 days a week.

- Ability and willingness to travel to Lowell, AR for new hire orientation.

- 100% travel of the USA

- Ability to operate a scissor lift; and ability to work at heights.

- Able to fill out the work order and take care of the tools provided by the office to do the job.

- Abide by PPE requirements. Company provides hard hat, vest, and safety glasses. Must provide your own steel-toed boots.

- Tools required by the technicians: hand tools, screwdrivers (both standard and Phillips), snips, punch down (impact), toner and probe, pliers, adjustable wrenches, joint pliers, and lineman pliers.

- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; no DUI or DWI in the last three years.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level  1 technician (helper) with not much telecom experience. The hiring manager wants someone who is trainable with experience working a physically demanding job in the past. Work ethic and attitude are the main things they are looking for as they will be working at a data center. Dependability and attendance are crucial as well.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Boydton, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $22.00/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 Boydton,VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

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