Job Details

Cable Technician/Installer

  • Austin, TX
  • 2022-03-08 19:29:52
JOB SUMMARY:

Pay: $25+/hr
Contract Period : 6 Mo (+ extension)
Work Location : Austin, TX 78754
After 6mos, relocate to a new Samsung Manufacturing site in Taylor, TX.
Work hours: 8-5

Responsibilities:
• Assist with installation, adjustments, and changes to network connections for technical systems.
• Perform work under supervision in a team environment.
• Install, terminate, test and troubleshoot copper cabling mediums for data infrastructures in a large enterprise environment.
• Properly label, comb and dress cables following site standards.
• Able to support 24x7 data center and fab operation to be determined by on call scheduling.
• Occasional support to network team (rack and de-rack network devices, support during HW replacements, hotfix participation to resolve connectivity issues, etc).
• Follow all on-site security protocols and Standard Operating Procedures, and comply with all company policies.

Education and Qualifications
• High school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license + Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Construction experience and knowledge of standard construction safety practices (min. 1 Yr)
• Basic competence for utilization of hand tools
• Familiarity with cable / construction industry standards
• Familiarity with copper testing procedures and metrics
• Must be able to work a Monday through Friday 8 to 5pm schedule
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed (pass 5pm or on weekends)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work in elevated areas on ladders upwards of 40 feet, in confined spaces and tight areas for long periods of time.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and write English
• Interest and willingness to learn
• Solid work history.
• Must live within 1 driving hour maximum from Taylor, TX (North Austin to Taylor area).

Preferred qualifications: (Plus)
• Associates Degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a construction atmosphere.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in structured cabling.
• Proficient competence for utilization of testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of layer 1 networking infrastructure.