L1 Installation Technician

Role: L1 Installation Technician
Locations: Dallas, TX, or Wisconsin
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are looking for an L1 Installation Technician responsible for supporting structured cabling installation activities within live data center environments.
The role involves installing, routing, dressing, terminating, labeling, cleaning, inspecting, and performing basic testing of fiber optic and copper cabling infrastructure.
The technician will work under the supervision of a Team Lead and follow approved technical drawings, installation guidelines, and method statements while ensuring quality, safety, and minimal disruption to live data center operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structured cabling installation activities within live data halls and data center environments.
• Pull, route, and dress fiber optic trunks and copper cables as per approved layouts.
• Install and terminate MPO/MTP fiber connectors and copper connections.
• Perform cable dressing, routing, labeling, and identification as per project standards.
• Clean and inspect fiber optic connectors and interfaces before installation and testing.
• Conduct basic fiber optic and copper cable testing using appropriate tools.
• Follow technical drawings, cable schedules, installation guidelines, and method statements.
• Maintain proper cable management, bend radius, and routing standards.
• Ensure compliance with data center safety procedures and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with Team Leads and other installation team members to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and installation materials in good working condition.
• Support installation activities across different project sites as required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Basic understanding of structured cabling and data center infrastructure.
• Familiarity with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Basic knowledge of fiber pulling, routing, dressing, and termination.
• Awareness of MPO/MTP connectors and fiber optic connectivity.
• Basic understanding of fiber cleaning, inspection, and testing procedures.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and installation instructions.
• Knowledge of cable labeling and cable management practices.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices.

Experience Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, fiber optic installation, telecom, networking, or data center infrastructure.
• s with relevant technical knowledge and a willingness to learn may also apply.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to data center or server room installation environments.
• Basic familiarity with fiber optic testing tools such as Optical Power Meter and Visual Fault Locator.
• Knowledge of fiber optic connector cleaning and inspection tools.
• Awareness of industry-standard structured cabling practices.

Key Performance Expectations

• Accurate cable routing, dressing, and labeling.
• Quality installation with minimal rework.
• Compliance with approved drawings and method statements.
• Adherence to safety and data center operational procedures.
• Timely completion of assigned installation activities.