Cable Installation Technician-Travel
About The Position
We are hiring Cable Technicians for projects throughout Ames & Des Moines, IA. Cable Technicians will travel 2-3 times each month to states including: South Carolina, Indianapolis, Colorado and more. The position will allow candidates with little to no experience to come in and grow their career in Data Center/Telecommunication/Network/Information Technology. There is opportunity to move into higher-level, technical roles as technicians gain more experience. Duties Support school districts, apartment complexes, and business units. Maintain physical infrastructure and structured cabling. Receive direction from team lead and work accordingly. Dig trenches and perform directional drilling. Install data racks and cabinets for schools and apartment buildings. Handle CAT, COAX and Fiber both indoor and outdoor. Maintain safety and wear attire according to standards. Some travel required (Per Diem is included for travel). Organize, protect, verify, and document network cabling through faceplate, testing, and labeling. Ensure networks are functional, reliable, and easy to maintain. Help set up DIRECTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes. Build out server closets for network setups.
Requirements
- Low Voltage Installation
- Electric
- CAT 5/6
- Fiber
- Punchdown
- Wireless Access Point
- CCTV, DISH, Satellite
- Cable Dressing
Responsibilities
- Support school districts, apartment complexes, and business units.
- Maintain physical infrastructure and structured cabling.
- Receive direction from team lead and work accordingly.
- Dig trenches and perform directional drilling.
- Install data racks and cabinets for schools and apartment buildings.
- Handle CAT, COAX and Fiber both indoor and outdoor.
- Maintain safety and wear attire according to standards.
- Organize, protect, verify, and document network cabling through faceplate, testing, and labeling.
- Ensure networks are functional, reliable, and easy to maintain.
- Help set up DIRECTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes.
- Build out server closets for network setups.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
