Fiber & Copper Data Center Technician
- LocationMemphis, Tennessee
- Work typeOn-site
- Posted2 November 2026
- SourceTds's careers page (Greenhouse)
Live checkFirst seen yesterday; still listed on Tds's careers page 1 h ago.
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- Experience14+ years
- Skills and toolsExcel
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About Total Deployment Solutions
Total Deployment Solutions (TDS) is a nationwide information technology services provider with 14 years of experience delivering innovative, business-critical solutions. We specialize in AI and GPU deployments, comprehensive data center support, IMAC services - desktop relocation, ensuring organizations transition seamlessly into new or evolving work environments. Our teams manage every detail, from workstation setup to ongoing desktop support, so clients can operate without disruption. Trusted by enterprise and data center partners, TDS continues to lead and adapt to the evolving technology landscape with a focus on reliability, precision, and long-term partnership.
Position Overview
We are hiring a Fiber & Copper Cable QC Technician to oversee the quality control of cable labeling and organization within our data center environments. This role is critical to ensuring that all fiber (including MPO-8 breakouts) and Cat6 copper cabling is labeled, bundled, and staged according to strict standards. The ideal candidate must have a strong eye for detail, technical knowledge of fiber and copper infrastructure, and the ability to communicate clearly with technicians, leads, and project managers.
Responsibilities
- Inspect fiber and Cat6 cables to ensure correct labeling format, placement, and durability.
- Verify that MPO breakout labels match the documented patch schedules and polarity configurations.
- Confirm copper cabling (Cat6) terminations are labeled and installed per floor plans and port maps.
- Ensure that cables are bundled neatly, consistently, and in compliance with bend-radius and pathway guidelines.
- Check routing paths for proper separation of fiber and copper, use of Velcro (no over-tightening), and logical grouping by destination or rack.
- Complete QA/QC checklists, noting all discrepancies and corrective actions required.
- Take clear photos of non-compliant work and provide before/after records when issues are corrected.
- Maintain logs of inspected zones, bundle groups, and cable types for handoff to project stakeholders.
- Work directly with cabling technicians and leads to provide immediate feedback on issues.
- Escalate repeated errors, labeling inconsistencies, or deviations from project documentation.
- Participate in team huddles or walk-throughs to explain QC expectations and results.
Requirements:
- 1+ years experience in a structured cabling, low-voltage QA/QC, or data center infrastructure environment.
- Strong knowledge of fiber cabling (especially MPO breakout types) and Cat6 standards.
- Familiarity with ANSI/TIA-568 labeling practices and project-specific labeling conventions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – must be able to clearly document issues and collaborate with field teams.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to documentation accuracy.
- Able to read and interpret rack elevations, patch schedules, and cable matrices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BICSI certification or formal low-voltage QA/QC training.
- Experience in hyperscale or enterprise-level data center deployments.
- Proficiency with mobile documentation tools (Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, PlanGrid, etc.).
- OSHA 10/30 certification a plus.
This position is essential for maintaining the high-quality standards our company is known for, ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional product reliability.
Job Type: PROJECT BASED - W2
Expected hours: 30 – 60 per week
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Memphis, TN 38109 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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