Cable Installation Technician

TEKsystems • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Installation & Cable Technicians for projects in the Cedar Rapids area and surrounding states. Some travel is required, and per diem is included for travel. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of low voltage experience, but we will consider individuals with relevant knowledge and hands-on schooling experience. Technicians will be responsible for installing data racks/cabinets, cat6 cable, COAX cable, and faceplates, as well as testing and labeling cables. Additionally, technicians will assist in setting up DirecTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes for each room, and help build out server closets for network setups. This work will take place both inside and outside of school and apartment buildings. Occasional tasks may include digging trenches and performing directional drilling. Technicians will receive directions from project leads.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of low voltage experience
• Knowledge and hands-on schooling experience will be considered
• Reliable
• Hard worker
• Attention to detail
• Drive to advance career

Nice To Haves

• Installation
• Cable
• Cat6
• Cat5
• Punchdown
• Wireless access point
• Low voltage

Responsibilities

• Install data racks/cabinets
• Install cat6 cable
• Install COAX cable
• Install faceplates
• Test and label cables
• Set up DirecTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes
• Build out server closets for network setups
• Perform occasional digging of trenches and directional drilling
• Follow directions from project leads

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed