Cable Installation Technician

TEKsystems•Ames, IA

3d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking multiple Installation & Cable Technicians for projects in Ames, Des Moines, and other surrounding areas/states. Some travel is required, and per diem will be provided when traveling. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months of low‑voltage experience; however, individuals with technical schooling and hands‑on training will also be considered. Technicians will be responsible for installing data racks and cabinets, running and terminating Cat6 and COAX cabling, installing faceplates, and performing testing and labeling. Additional duties include setting up DirecTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes for individual rooms, as well as assisting with building out server closets and network infrastructure. Work will take place both indoors and outdoors at school buildings, apartments, and similar facilities. There may also be occasional trenching or directional drilling. Technicians will take direction from project leads.

Requirements

Installation
Cat6 and Cat5 cabling
Punchdown
Cable installation
Reliable and hardworking
Strong attention to detail
Motivated to grow and advance in their career

Responsibilities

Installing data racks and cabinets
Running and terminating Cat6 and COAX cabling
Installing faceplates
Performing testing and labeling
Setting up DirecTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes for individual rooms
Assisting with building out server closets and network infrastructure
Occasional trenching or directional drilling
Take direction from project leads