Cable Technician 2

TEKsystems•Rayville, LA

6d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Technician II installs and terminates voice and data cabling and work area outlets, including CAT 3 and CAT 5 jacks, faceplates, and surface-mount boxes. The role builds telecommunications closets by installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber-optic components, and related hardware, and installs grounding as required. It also completes IDC connections, including terminations on 110/66 blocks and patch panels. The technician tests and troubleshoots horizontal and riser cabling, identifies active voice or data circuits, and helps ensure work meets company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards. The position also coordinates crew performance, personnel, training, and project timelines; completes required project paperwork accurately and promptly; and handles other assigned responsibilities. This is a contract position based onsite in Rayville, Louisiana. The stated pay range is $22.00–$25.00 per hour. The position requires travel within the branch and/or regional territory as needed.

Requirements

Be self-motivated, positive in approach, and professional.
Possess proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Be able to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.
Be able to work at heights, on a ladder, and in confined spaces.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
Be able to distinguish colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
Maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Cable installation experience
CAT 6 and CAT 5 cabling skills
Punchdown skills
Cable-puller experience
Structured cabling experience
Telecommunications experience
Low-voltage experience
IT support experience
Data center experience
Semiconductor fabrication (semi fab) experience

Responsibilities

Install work-area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and walls; terminate CAT 3 and CAT 5 jacks; and correctly mount faceplates and surface-mount boxes.
Build telecommunications closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber-optic components, and related hardware.
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
Complete IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels.
Test continuity of horizontal and riser cable; use a volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs; and use a tone set.
Identify active voice or data circuits.
Assume responsibility for effective crew performance, provide necessary training, and coordinate personnel and timelines to complete projects.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool transfers.
Adhere to and participate in company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
Support project process improvements and promote the company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
Act as the company liaison when interfacing with customer representatives.
Travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.