Lead Traveling Cabling Technician

Optus

Lead Technician responsible for cabling infrastructure and installations. Operating mainly remotely with frequent travel to customer job sites across the U.S.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $26 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in installing and certifying cabling systems, including CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optics, while leading project teams and ensuring high-quality service delivery. Proficient in documentation and customer interaction, with a strong understanding of voice and data systems.

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Cabling ExperienceProject LeadershipFiber Optic SystemsDocumentation SkillsCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Cabling InstallationFiber TestingBlueprint InterpretationNetwork Device InstallationFire Penetration Solutions

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedOrganizational SkillsMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCabling Certification Devices

Industry Keywords

IDF/MDFEMT ConduitFire StopsWireless Access PointsDigital Signage

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Firewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meeting with customers, reviewing project scope and individual tasks.
Installing, terminating, testing, certifying and labeling CAT5, CAT6, and Single/Multi Mode fiber.
Building out complete IDF/MDF including installing Racks, Cabinets and ladder racking.
Dressing cables and installing fiber channel trays.
Drilling, cutting ceiling tiles, penetrating firewalls, installing UL approved fire penetration solution including fire sleeves and fire stops.
Installing various network devices, such as wireless access points, digital signage and security cameras.
Leading crews of installers, including sub-contractors.
Troubleshooting and repairing copper and fiber connections issues.
Install, cut, bend EMT conduit and raceway as needed to complete pathways.
Document and report completed tasks on a daily basis to the project manager.
Maintain quality of service by establishing and enforcing industry and organizational standards.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing assigned tasks as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This role requires up to at a minimum 80% travel to customer job sites, often working out of town for extended periods.
College or Vocational Trade degree preferred, High school diploma required.
3 years cabling experience, with a minimum of 1 year as project lead, managing other techs.
Must be organized, detail oriented, multi-tasking.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
A technical understanding of voice, data, and fiber optic systems is required.
Must be able to create detailed documentation.
Experience with cabling and fiber testing and certification devices.
Capable of reading/interpreting blueprints to provide detailed direction and understanding of work requirements/expectations to team members.
Capable of interfacing with the customer and providing exceptional service.
Ability to climb ladders, crawl, kneel, reach overhead as required.
Ability to differentiate between colors for termination requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-paid expenses: Use a company card for all reasonable, pre-approved job and travel costs—no out-of-pocket spending required.
Keep your travel rewards: Earn hotel, airline, and rental car points using your own loyalty programs while traveling on company business.
On-the-ground support: In most cases, local technicians will be brought in to assist you on projects, making your job smoother and more efficient.