Cable Tech I
About The Position
The Cable Technician I is an entry-level position supporting commercial construction and retrofit projects. Under the supervision of a Lead Technician or Project Supervisor, the technician assists with installing, maintaining, and testing structured cabling systems, including voice, data, video, copper, and fiber optic infrastructure. The role involves hands-on installation, material handling, equipment operation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The position works in indoor and outdoor construction environments and involves physically demanding tasks such as lifting and carrying materials, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and placing cable overhead or underground. Project needs may require travel, extended hours, evenings, or weekend work. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Reliable transportation to assigned work locations.
- Basic familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to follow technical instructions, safety procedures, and project specifications.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while following supervisory direction.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing technical and safety training.
- Ability and willingness to travel for out-of-town assignments, including occasional weekends.
- Ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening requirements, including background checks and drug testing, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally handle materials weighing up to 90 pounds with team assistance or mechanical lifting equipment, as appropriate.
- Ability to climb ladders, bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, work in confined spaces, and stand or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and installation equipment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in construction environments, potentially exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, noise, and moving equipment.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or travel as project needs require.
- Follow company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Nice To Haves
- Previous construction or cabling experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Install, route, secure, and organize low-voltage copper and fiber optic cabling under supervision.
- Assist with cable termination, labeling, testing, and documentation according to project specifications.
- Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and installation equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintain required hand tools and assist with equipment inventory and inspections.
- Follow company safety procedures, participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and attend required safety meetings.
- Keep job sites, vehicles, and work areas clean, organized, and secure.
- Assist with material delivery, staging, handling, and inventory management.
- Complete field documentation, including timecards, work orders, and equipment records.
- Participate in technical, equipment, and safety training programs.
- Perform physical construction tasks, including digging, shoveling, lifting, and overhead or underground cable placement.
- Assist with vehicle and equipment inspections to maintain operational readiness.
- Support installation teams in meeting project schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
