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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for cable laying in the United States is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Datacenter Field Operations Technician

HPTech Inc.

New Albany, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

About the Role:

This is a hands-on troubleshooting and break-fix role diagnosing and repairing physical-layer network issues, executing preventive and corrective maintenance, and partnering closely with provisioning crews to keep AI-infrastructure builds and operations on track. You will be part of a 247 on-site team working shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering, facility, and supply-chain partners.

Coverage Model:

  • Shift-based

Rotating shifts (Days/Nights) with on-call requirements

Extended shift capability during surge/ramp periods

Required Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

Skill Area

Requirement

Structured Cabling

Expert-level copper and fiber optic cable installation (Cat6A,

OM4, OS2, MPO/MTP)

Fiber Optics

Splicing, termination, OTDR testing, cleaning, connector inspection (microscope)

Rack & Stack

Data center rack installation, cable management, labeling standards

Hardware Handling

Network switch/router installation, line card insertion, optics installation (ESD compliance)

Testing Tools

OTDR, optical power meter, VFL, loopback adapters, cable certifiers

Physical Layer Troubleshooting

Identify and resolve connectivity issues at Layer 1 (light levels, fiber breaks, bad connectors)

Ticketing Systems

Ability to use workflow management tools for ticket tracking and closure

Liquid Cooling Systems

Familiarity with AALC rack systems, hose connections, valve operations (preferred)

Experience:

  • 2 5 years of experience in data center cabling, network hardware installation, or telecommunications
  • Hands-on experience with fiber optic installation and testing in enterprise/hyperscale environments
  • Experience with large-scale rack deployment projects (50+ racks)
  • Familiarity with data center environments (hot/cold aisle, raised floor, overhead cable tray)
  • Experience working with liquid-cooled rack systems (AALC) preferred
  • Experience with barcode scanning and asset management workflows preferred.