Cable Puller

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Ashburn, VA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Professional Services • Industrial
The Role
Pulls, routes, secures, labels, and organizes electrical, copper, and fiber-optic cabling in data center construction environments. Assists with pathway infrastructure, cable preparation, equipment operation, and optional terminations. Follows drawings, cable specifications, bend-radius requirements, safety protocols, PPE rules, and lockout/tagout procedures while maintaining clean work areas and reporting obstructions, damage, and hazards.
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Position Summary
The Cable Puller supports data center construction by installing, routing, and securing electrical and fiber‑optic cabling. This role works closely with electricians, low-voltage technicians, and construction teams to ensure all cabling is installed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pull, route, and organize electrical and fiber-optic cables through trays, conduits, racks, raised floors, and overhead pathways
  • Assist in staging, labeling, and preparing cable before installation
  • Support installation of cable trays, J-hooks, raceways, and other pathway infrastructure
  • Maintain proper bend radius, pulling tension, and cable protection standards (especially for fiber)
  • Follow drawings, installation specifications, and work instructions accurately
  • Secure and dress cables neatly using Velcro, ties, and appropriate fastening hardware
  • Assist in terminating copper or fiber connections if trained (optional depending on skill level)
  • Operate cable‑pulling equipment safely, including fish tape, rope, pullers, and winches
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas, removing cable scraps and debris daily
  • Identify and report issues such as pathway obstructions, cable damage, or safety hazards
  • Follow all data center safety protocols, PPE requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience pulling electrical or low‑voltage cabling in commercial or industrial environments
  • Understanding of basic cable types: power, copper, and fiber
  • Ability to read simple drawings, cable schedules, and labeling plans
  • Physically able to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, work overhead, and navigate construction sites
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, large-scale build-out environments
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain clean cable routing
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction from leads and foremen

Skills Required

  • Experience pulling electrical or low-voltage cabling in commercial or industrial environments
  • Understanding of power, copper, and fiber cable types
  • Ability to read simple drawings, cable schedules, and labeling plans
  • Ability to lift 50 or more pounds, climb ladders, work overhead, and navigate construction sites
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, large-scale build-out environments
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain clean cable routing
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction from leads and foremen
  • Ability to assist in terminating copper or fiber connections if trained
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The Company
15 Employees
Year Founded: 2022

What We Do

The Archetype Strategy operates through Archetype Infrastructure Solutions (AIS), a labor-support subcontractor for data centers and other mission-critical infrastructure projects. It provides certified low-voltage technicians, field leads, and project managers for Division 27 and 28 infrastructure work. AIS manages its teams and supports contractors and integrators with project execution, workforce deployment, and operational support across U.S. sites.

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