Job Position: Voice & Data Technician
Location: Austin, TX 78758
Pay Rate: $20-$38/hr
Description: Voice & Data Technician
Austin Area | $20-$38/hr
TradeSTAR is hiring experienced Voice & Data Technicians for commercial structured cabling and low-voltage infrastructure projects throughout the Austin area. These positions support new construction, data center builds, tenant finish-outs, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, and enterprise network deployments.
We are seeking technicians with strong experience in structured cabling systems, copper and fiber infrastructure, MDF/IDF buildouts, and commercial low-voltage installations.
Job Responsibilities
โข Install, route, support, and terminate structured cabling systems in commercial environments
โข Pull copper and fiber optic cabling through conduit, cable tray, ladder rack, J-hooks, and underground pathways
โข Install and terminate Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic cabling systems
โข Build and dress MDFs, IDFs, network racks, patch panels, and cable management systems
โข Perform RJ45 terminations, patch panel punch-downs, and fiber optic terminations
โข Install wireless access point cabling, backbone infrastructure, and horizontal cabling systems
โข Test and certify copper cabling using Fluke testers and perform fiber testing using OTDR and power meter equipment
โข Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, rack elevations, floor plans, and cable schedules
โข Label and document cabling infrastructure in accordance with ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
โข Troubleshoot cable faults, connectivity issues, signal loss, and infrastructure deficiencies
โข Maintain clean and organized telecommunications rooms and work areas
Technical Requirements
โข 1+ years of commercial structured cabling experience
โข Experience with copper and fiber optic installations in commercial environments
โข Knowledge of ANSI/TIA standards, low-voltage infrastructure, and cable pathway systems
โข Ability to terminate and test voice, data, and fiber cabling systems
โข Experience working from blueprints and telecommunications drawings
โข Familiarity with MDF/IDF environments and rack buildouts
โข Ability to work from ladders and lifts in active commercial construction sites
โข Reliable transportation and industry-standard hand tools required
Preferred Experience
โข Fluke cable certification testing
โข OTDR and fiber testing
โข Fusion splicing
โข BICSI standards and structured cabling best practices
โข Experience in healthcare, industrial, education, or data center environments
Compensation & Benefits
โข $20-$38/hour depending on experience
โข Weekly pay
โข Overtime opportunities
โข Long-term commercial project work
โข Career advancement opportunities within the low-voltage industry
If you are an experienced Voice & Data Technician looking to work on high-level commercial infrastructure projects, apply today.
TradeSTAR - Austin Office
305 N. Heatherwilde Blvd., Suite 310
Pflugerville, TX 78665
512-345-7827
Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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