Low Voltage Technician – Data Center Construction

LINX

El Paso, TXOn-siteFull time
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Pay
$20 to $29
an hour
Location
El Paso, TX
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 1
19 days ago
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LINX

Telecommunications · 501 to 1,000 employees

Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown from a single Denver office into a national commercial low voltage contractor, with active markets around the country. Our Data Center division builds structured cabling infrastructure for new-build hyperscale and mission critical facilities from the ground up. As LINX's hyperscale project pipeline grows, this is where new technicians start and where the strongest ones build a career, through Technician III and into Lead Technician, Foreman, and beyond.

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What you'll do

  • Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot structured cabling; build and maintain MDF and IDF closets, racks, and patch panels.
  • Document installations, meet project specifications, and communicate with site contacts to resolve technical issues.

What you need

  • Able to work on ladders and use power tools; able to lift, carry, and set up a 50 pound box or ladder
  • Must own a complete set of personal low voltage hand tools (snips, strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches)
  • Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime, and under deadline pressure
  • Must pass a 7 year criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
  • Professional working proficiency in English, written and verbal
  • Education: a high school diploma

Key skills

structured cablingCAT5eCAT6CAT6afiber opticcoaxial cableFluke DSX-600/8000MDF and IDF closetsBICSI standardsNECBICSI TechnicianInstaller certificationPowder Actuated Tools CertificationConfined Space Certification

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Perks

  • 401(k) with 50% employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA and HSA options
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Manufacturer training and certification support
  • Structured advancement path

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Pay: Tech I: $20.00 – $23.00/hour | Tech II: $22.00 – $25.00/hour | Tech III: $25.00 – $29.00/hour LINX is hiring Low Voltage Technicians to build out structured cabling infrastructure on active data center construction projects, paying $20.00 to $29.00 an hour depending on level. Whether you're new to the trade or already terminating cable with no supervision, there's a defined path here from Technician I through Technician III and beyond. This is new-build construction work: running and terminating cable, building out MDF/IDF closets, and testing every run before it's signed off, on a crew that's standing up a data center's cabling infrastructure from the ground up. Where This Role Fits at LINX Technician I → Technician II → Technician III → Lead Technician → Foreman → Superintendent → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager → Program Manager → Operations Manager What You'll Be Doing Cable Installation & Termination Install, terminate, and test structured cabling systems for CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cable Pull, suspend, fireproof, terminate, and test cable runs to BICSI standards, NEC, and local code Closet & Rack Build-Out Build, install, and maintain MDFs and IDFs, including racks, patch panels, wire management systems, and network hardware Troubleshoot low voltage cable systems as issues come up on site Quality & Documentation Document every installation for compliance with industry standards and project specifications Deliver organized, professional workmanship that meets spec on every run Customer & Site Professionalism Communicate clearly and professionally with site contacts to resolve technical issues Minimum Requirements Required — Technician I (applies to all levels): Able to work on ladders and use power tools; able to lift, carry, and set up a 50 pound box or ladder Must own a complete set of personal low voltage hand tools (snips, strippers, screwdrivers, wrenches) Available to work 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime, and under deadline pressure Must pass a 7 year criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance Professional working proficiency in English, written and verbal Required — Technician II (all Technician I requirements, plus): 1+ year of commercial low voltage installation experience Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and work a 90-degree bend proficiently with limited supervision Can install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cabling systems proficiently, including with Fluke DSX-600/8000 cable certifiers Able to build out MDF and IDF closets — racks, patch panels, wire management, network hardware — with supervision Required — Technician III (all Technician II requirements, plus): 2+ years of commercial low voltage installation experience Able to terminate a jack, pull cable, and work a 90-degree bend proficiently with no supervision Can install, terminate, and test CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6a, fiber optic, and coaxial cabling systems with no supervision Able to build out MDF and IDF closets with no supervision This Role Is Probably Not Right For You If You don't have experience with commercial construction — this isn't an entry point into the construction industry You're looking for residential or small-office work — this is commercial data center construction, on a crew, to a schedule You'd rather work solo than as part of a crew — Team LINX means making each other better and winning together, not going it alone Preferred ES-3J Low Voltage Journeyman License Commercial construction experience BICSI Technician or Installer certification, Copper or Optical Fiber Powder Actuated Tools Certification Confined Space Certification CPR and First Aid certification Manufacturer certifications for installation and maintenance (Fluke, Fujikura, Sumitomo, Corning, Hilti) High school diploma Compensation & Benefits Pay Rate: Tech I: $20.00-$23.00/hour | Tech II: $22.00-$25.00/hour | Tech III: $25.00-$29.00/hour, depending on level and experience Benefits: 401(k) with 50% employer match on the first 5% contributed Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options Short and long-term disability coverage 3 weeks PTO (vacation and sick combined) 8 paid holidays Manufacturer training and certification support Structured advancement path from Technician I through Technician III and into Lead Technician About LINX Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown from a single Denver office into a national commercial low voltage contractor, with active markets around the country. Our Data Center division builds structured cabling infrastructure for new-build hyperscale and mission critical facilities from the ground up. As LINX's hyperscale project pipeline grows, this is where new technicians start and where the strongest ones build a career, through Technician III and into Lead Technician, Foreman, and beyond. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Posting Deadline This job posting is open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

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