Cable Technician

About This Role

This field-based role is for a skilled and dependable cable technician who takes pride in doing the job right the first time. It involves installing, terminating, testing, certifying, troubleshooting, and documenting telecommunications and low-voltage cabling systems for commercial, government, and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Install and route structured cabling, fiber optic, coaxial, and low-voltage systems
• Terminate RJ45 connectors, keystone jacks, patch panels, modular outlets, and 110 blocks
• Perform terminations according to T568A and T568B standards
• Install Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling while maintaining proper bend radius, pull tension, pair twist, separation, and cable integrity
• Perform fiber optic placement, termination, cleaning, inspection, and testing as assigned
• Test and certify installed copper cabling using Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer, Versiv, or equivalent certification equipment
• Troubleshoot failed cable links and identify problems involving wire map, length, insertion loss, NEXT, return loss, and other certification results
• Repair or re-terminate failed links and retest them until certification requirements are met
• Save, organize, and submit customer-ready Fluke certification reports
• Label cables, ports, patch panels, and other system components accurately
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, riser diagrams, cut sheets, and project specifications
• Support moves, adds, changes, upgrades, and other telecommunications work
• Maintain accurate daily documentation, photographs, test results, and completion records
• Follow all company, customer, PPE, and job-site safety requirements
• Maintain tools, testing equipment, materials, vehicles, and work areas in professional condition
• Work closely with Field Supervisors, Project Managers, technicians, and customer representatives

Requirements

• 1–3 years of telecommunications, structured cabling, low-voltage, or related construction field experience
• Hands-on experience terminating RJ45 connectors, keystone jacks, and patch panels
• Experience installing Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cabling
• Experience using T568A and T568B termination standards
• Experience testing and certifying copper links using Fluke testing equipment
• Experience troubleshooting failed links and achieving PASS certification results
• Experience creating and delivering certification reports
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable climbing and working from ladders
• Comfortable bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead, and standing for extended periods
• Comfortable working in ceilings, risers, equipment rooms, and other telecommunications spaces
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and job-site conditions
• Comfortable working in occupied customer facilities while maintaining professional conduct and minimizing disruption
• Comfortable traveling locally between the office, warehouse, customer locations, and project sites
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Nice to have:

• Fiber optic installation, termination, splicing support, or testing experience
• Commercial, government, or active construction-site experience
• Experience with Fluke DSX CableAnalyzer, Fluke Versiv, copper cable certification, fiber optic testing, OTDR testing, optical loss testing, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, RJ45 terminations, keystone jack terminations, patch panels and 110 blocks, T568A and T568B standards, fiber optic installation and termination, cable troubleshooting, blueprint and riser diagram reading, TIA/EIA installation practices, BICSI installation practices, low-voltage systems
• BICSI, OSHA, manufacturer certifications, or other relevant industry credentials
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Benefits

• Career and professional growth opportunities
• PTO increasing with tenure plus unpaid days under applicable policy
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after eligibility
• 7 paid holidays
• Paid training and professional development, subject to eligibility and approval
• Technical certification opportunities
• Safety development
• Leadership coaching
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as your skills grow

Important Details

• Schedule: Project-based; extended hours, weekends, or travel may occasionally be required
• Reports to: Field Supervisor / Project Manager
• Reporting Location: 2017 Texas Ave., El Paso, TX 79901, warehouse, or assigned project site
• Occasional regional travel when required by a project

About the Company

ACG is a multi-state telecommunications and construction company serving federal, state, local, and commercial clients. Its teams operate with a strong focus on quality, safety, accountability, professional project execution, documentation, and continuous improvement.