Cable Installation Apprentice Jobs in Bend, OR (NOW HIRING)

Summary of Position:

This role focuses on the installation of fiber optic cabling and pathway systems such as innerduct, MaxCell, and microfiber within large-scale data center environments. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced, high-security settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install and route innerduct, conduit, microfiber, MaxCell, and fiber optic cable throughout data center campuses, vaults, and underground duct systems.
• Safely pull and secure cabling through pathways, manholes, handholes, and conduit systems using appropriate tools and methods.
• Ensure all cable installations meet company standards, industry codes, and project specifications.
• Read and interpret drawings, riser diagrams, cable routing maps, and work instructions.
• Label and document fiber pathways, cable IDs, and work completed with precision and accuracy.
• Collaborate with construction teams, splicers, and project managers to maintain work timelines.
• Follow all job site safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with site readiness tasks such as rodding, proofing, duct integrity checks, and pathway clearing.
• Maintain inventory of tools and materials, reporting needs or losses promptly.
• Safety training as required by position
• Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

Essential Education and Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in OSP fiber installation, preferably in a data center or telecom environment.
• Familiarity with various fiber cable types and protective pathway materials (e.g., MaxCell, innerduct).
• Ability to use fiber installation tools including pull tape, rodders, winches, and measuring equipment.
• Basic understanding of cable slack management, pulling tension, and bend radius limits.
• Comfortable working outdoors, in mechanical spaces, and inside large secure facilities.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background checks and site-specific training (e.g., badge access).

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10/30 certification or willingness to obtain.
• Confined Space Entry or CPR/First Aid training.
• Previous experience supporting hyperscale data center builds or telecom hubs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands:

• Capable of working in confined spaces (vaults/manholes)
• Ability to climb ladders, stand, reach and hold objects for extended periods.
• Must be able to work both outside and inside during all weather conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits offered to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance, along with Paid Time Off, paid Holidays, traditional and ROTH 401(k) options with company match, employee stock purchase plan, education assistance program, employee assistance program, training and development opportunities, Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, and a Commercial Driver’s License obtainment program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.