Posted August 08, 2026
Data Center Technician
Startech Networks Inc
Midland, TX, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Role Overview:
Required Qualifications:
Title: Data Center Technician – Lead Installer.
Job type: Contract-to-Hire | On-Site.
Hyperscale Data Center Build.
Role Overview:
Startech is hiring approximately experienced Structured Cabling Technicians to join our current hyperscale data center build. This is a hands-on installer role for candidates with a full lead-installer skill set — capable of executing every phase of the install from cable reel setup through final dressing, with minimal supervision. You will work in 2-person crews on high-density fiber trunk pulls (MPO, LC), copper Ethernet runs, and rack & stack activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up cable jacks and reels for MPO, LC, and copper Ethernet cable pulls, including large-diameter reels for 144F and 288F trunks.
- Execute overhead cable pulls through ladder rack, cable tray, sleeves, and pass-throughs; manage bend radius, pulling tension, and slack loops per manufacturer spec.
- Operate scissor lifts and rolling scaffolds safely at 12–15 ft ceiling heights; complete overhead dressing and cable management with proper Velcro and hook-and-loop strapping.
- Perform patch and label work on both cable ends — MPO and LC termination, connector cleaning (Sticklers, US Conec, Fluke Quick Clean), inspection, and full labeling to project spec.
- Handle Cat6 / Cat6A UTP Ethernet installations including cable pulls, jack termination, and Cat6/6A certification hand-off.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on structured cabling experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
- Certified for scissor lift and aerial lift operation (OSHA-compliant training documentation required).
- OSHA 10 certification (OSHA 30 preferred).
- Experience with pass-through installations, fire-stop coordination, and cable tray/ladder rack routing.
- Working knowledge of MPO and LC connector types, cleaning tools, and inspection scopes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BICSI Installer 1 (INST1) or Installer 2 – Copper (INST2-C) certification.
- Prior hyperscale data center project experience.
- Familiarity with structured cabling standards (TIA-568, TIA-942).
- Experience with fiber cleaning and inspection tools (Sticklers CleanClicker, Fluke Fiber Inspection Scope, Viavi FBP).
- Comfortable using test equipment for basic continuity checks (VFL, OLTS).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Extended standing, walking, climbing ladders and scissor lifts, and working overhead at 12–15 ft heights.
- Manual dexterity for connector work in tight spaces (behind racks, in overhead trays).
