Lead Cable Technician

Description

Our client is looking for an experienced Lead Cable Technician to support low-voltage infrastructure projects in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as surrounding states. Ideal candidate is open to weekly travel.

This Long-term Contract-to-permanent position focuses on structured cabling, fiber work, and equipment installation across apartment renovations, office environments, and data center build-outs. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical expertise, strong troubleshooting ability, and the flexibility to travel extensively as project needs change.

Responsibilities:

Install, route, and terminate low-voltage cabling systems, including Cat5 and Cat6, in commercial, residential, and mixed-use project environments.

Perform fiber optic installation tasks and complete fusion splicing to support reliable network connectivity.

Assemble and organize network racks, mount hardware, and complete server rack build-outs according to site specifications.

Troubleshoot cabling and network issues, identify faults efficiently, and help restore system performance with minimal disruption.

Support access control and video surveillance installations by placing, connecting, and testing associated devices and cabling.

Complete cabling work in elevated spaces, using ladders or lifts safely when working above standard ceiling height.

Connect and dress cables within communications rooms, including terminations to switches and related network hardware.

Travel to project sites as required to assist with remodels, new build-outs, and infrastructure deployments, with approved expenses reimbursed by the client.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in low-voltage cabling or closely related cable installation work.

Proven ability to install and terminate Cat5 and Cat6 cabling in active job site environments.

Hands-on experience with fiber optic systems, including fusion splicing and fiber termination practices.

Working knowledge of network troubleshooting and the ability to distinguish copper and fiber infrastructure requirements.

Experience supporting access control systems and video surveillance cabling installations.

Ability to work at heights using ladders or lifts above 6 feet while following site safety standards.

Availability for frequent travel based on project demands.

Familiarity with communications room work, including cable routing, punch-downs, and switch connectivity.

Experience with fusion splicing

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