About This Role
This cable technician role involves installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of cabling systems, including fiber optics, Ethernet, and low-voltage wiring. The position focuses on ensuring seamless connectivity for residential, commercial, and data center environments, requiring problem-solving skills in a fast-paced field service setting.
Responsibilities
- Install, test, and repair various cabling systems such as Cat5, Cat6, fiber optic cables, and telecommunication wiring in diverse environments
- Conduct network installations including Ethernet setups, Cisco routers, Juniper equipment, and VoIP systems to ensure optimal performance
- Use schematics, technical diagrams, and blueprints to accurately execute wiring layouts and troubleshoot issues effectively
- Perform fiber splicing and low-voltage electrical work with precision to maintain high standards of quality and safety
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic equipment to diagnose faults and repair network hardware or cabling infrastructure
- Provide exceptional customer service by explaining technical solutions clearly and ensuring client satisfaction during on-site visits
- Maintain detailed documentation of installations, repairs, schematics updates, and service reports for accountability and future reference
Requirements
- Proven experience as a service technician or cable technician working with telecommunication systems or network infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of computer networking concepts including LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), Ethernet standards (Cat5/Cat6), and telephony systems such as Avaya or VoIP
- Hands-on experience with fiber splicing techniques and equipment repair in data centers or similar environments
- Familiarity with schematics, NEC (National Electrical Code), Low Voltage wiring codes, and electrical safety standards
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, ohmmeters, and other diagnostic devices efficiently
- Knowledge of Cisco routers, Juniper equipment, network installation procedures, and telecommunication hardware
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to clients
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; willingness to travel locally for field service assignments
- Cabling: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Relocation Support
- New York, NY 10040: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)