Cable Technician

Description

Direct Line is looking for data center technicians to install cable and fiber

Job is a data center installing cabinets, cable tray, ladder rack, fiber runner, containment and trunks. Need people with some proof of experience in these areas for the installer levels.

Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.

Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.

Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.

Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.

Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

Must understand customer service.

Clear understanding of job safety requirements.

Be able to read and understand floor plans.

Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.

Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.

Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.

Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.

Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.

Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.

Capable of working in Data Centers

Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.

Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.

Read and understand blueprints and design document

Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing

Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service

Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP

Install, connect, and decom network equipment

Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester

Program testers

Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live

Save test results, verify, and submit to customer

Create mass labels and apply per Portmap

Differentiate live cables from decom cable

Copper testing and troubleshooting

Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices

Understand "FIM" database and operate scanners

Skills

cable installation, data center, Structure, Telecommunication, Structured cabling, Rack and stack, Cat 6 cables, Install, Low voltage, Cable, Cabling, Cat5, cat6, Cable pulling, cabler puller, cable tech

Top Skills Details

cable installation,data center,Structure,Telecommunication,Structured cabling,Rack and stack,Cat 6 cables,Install,Low voltage,Cable

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Need to have a strong work ethic. Willing to look at folks with no cabling experience who want to get into the trade as they are willing to train and teach them. If they do not have cabling experience must be familiar with data center procedures. (ie worked in data center - physical security, de com, logistics, etc) Ideally they would have some cabling experience. They need people who know this is tough work and want people who are eager and interested in learning the trade.

Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.

Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.

Ability to pull cables.

Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms

Experience Level

Intermediate Level