Cable Technician II

TEKsystems•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description: Handling CAT5 and CAT6 low voltage cable, installing cable on mounted trusses/j-hooks/strut material to connect to servers within a heavy industrial or high-tech work environment. Working inside the plant, may need to work on elevated work surfaces - ladders, scissor lifts, overhead fall protection. Working on your feet for up to 10-12 hours within a working day based on project demands - standard work schedule of Mon-Thurs, 10 hour days with overtime potential. Job Summary: The Communications Technician I must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I possess no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Perform advanced copper and fiber optic cable terminations (RJ45, LC, SC, MPO, etc.) in compliance with industry standards Execute patching activities within network racks, cabinets, and patch panels to support ongoing manufacturing operations Complete precise fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical) for backbone and distribution cabling systems Dress and route structured cabling in overhead trays, cable ladders, subfloor pathways, and cleanroom‑compatible conduits Conduct end‑to‑end cable testing and certification using Fluke or equivalent tools to ensure network and equipment readiness Install network infrastructure including cable routing hardware, racks, cabinets, j-hooks, ladder racks, and containment systems Troubleshoot cable faults, signal losses, polarity issues, continuity failures, and physical line damage in production environments Support the installation and maintenance of data drops, wireless access points, sensors, and production equipment requiring network connectivity Interpret and work from CAD drawings, network schematics, riser diagrams, and engineering documentation Ensure cable labeling, documentation, and as‑built information are completed accurately and consistently Perform moves/adds/changes (MACs) to support shifts in manufacturing line layouts or equipment reconfiguration Maintain compliance with cleanroom and controlled‑environment protocols, PPE requirements, and contamination‑control practices Collaborate with network engineers, facilities teams, and manufacturing operations to support uptime and production schedules Execute preventive maintenance and inspections to detect wear, environmental exposure, or cable stress risks Ensure adherence to TIA/EIA, BICSI, and site‑specific standards for structured cabling systems Operate lifts, ladders, and tools safely while working overhead or in confined spaces Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and assist in training on structured cabling best practices Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, and move materials 26–50 lbs frequently, and 51–100 lbs occasionally, consistent with “heavy work” strength levels defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS). Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in low postures for up to 2/3 or more of the workday, which aligns with heavy‑work standing/walking duration definitions from the BLS. Work safely on elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and in confined spaces, in compliance with OSHA and Arizona’s ADOSH safety framework for construction environments. Perform repetitive hand and arm motions needed for cable pulling, terminating, dressing, splicing, and use of hand/power tools, consistent with industrial construction task expectations under ADOSH/OSHA guidelines. Tolerance for environmental conditions typical to heavy‑industrial sites, including exposure to noise, dust, elevated temperatures, and potential contact with hazardous materials—conditions governed by OSHA/ADOSH construction safety regulations. Ability to wear required PPE (hard hat, gloves, eye protection, harnesses, cleanroom gear when applicable) according to ADOSH and OSHA standards. Capability to push, pull, and maneuver cable reels, ladders, and equipment carts across uneven industrial surfaces. (Supported by OSHA general construction safety expectations in Arizona.) Tools: Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers, punch down tool, crimping tool Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements: High School diploma or GED equivalency.

Requirements

Handling CAT5 and CAT6 low voltage cable
installing cable on mounted trusses/j-hooks/strut material to connect to servers within a heavy industrial or high-tech work environment
Working inside the plant, may need to work on elevated work surfaces - ladders, scissor lifts, overhead fall protection
Working on your feet for up to 10-12 hours within a working day based on project demands - standard work schedule of Mon-Thurs, 10 hour days with overtime potential
Ability to lift, carry, and move materials 26–50 lbs frequently, and 51–100 lbs occasionally
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work in low postures for up to 2/3 or more of the workday
Work safely on elevated platforms, lifts, scaffolding, and in confined spaces, in compliance with OSHA and Arizona’s ADOSH safety framework for construction environments
Perform repetitive hand and arm motions needed for cable pulling, terminating, dressing, splicing, and use of hand/power tools, consistent with industrial construction task expectations under ADOSH/OSHA guidelines
Tolerance for environmental conditions typical to heavy‑industrial sites, including exposure to noise, dust, elevated temperatures, and potential contact with hazardous materials—conditions governed by OSHA/ADOSH construction safety regulations
Ability to wear required PPE (hard hat, gloves, eye protection, harnesses, cleanroom gear when applicable) according to ADOSH and OSHA standards
Capability to push, pull, and maneuver cable reels, ladders, and equipment carts across uneven industrial surfaces
Screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers, punch down tool, crimping tool
High School diploma or GED equivalency.
low voltage installation
structured cabling
Fluke Testing
CAT5
CAT6
Patch Panels
Terminations
Splicing
punchdown
fiber splicing
fiber testing
DAS
LSS
OSP
Highly motivated
Communication skills
Hand / Power tools experience

Responsibilities

Perform advanced copper and fiber optic cable terminations (RJ45, LC, SC, MPO, etc.) in compliance with industry standards
Execute patching activities within network racks, cabinets, and patch panels to support ongoing manufacturing operations
Complete precise fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical) for backbone and distribution cabling systems
Dress and route structured cabling in overhead trays, cable ladders, subfloor pathways, and cleanroom‑compatible conduits
Conduct end‑to‑end cable testing and certification using Fluke or equivalent tools to ensure network and equipment readiness
Install network infrastructure including cable routing hardware, racks, cabinets, j-hooks, ladder racks, and containment systems
Troubleshoot cable faults, signal losses, polarity issues, continuity failures, and physical line damage in production environments
Support the installation and maintenance of data drops, wireless access points, sensors, and production equipment requiring network connectivity
Interpret and work from CAD drawings, network schematics, riser diagrams, and engineering documentation
Ensure cable labeling, documentation, and as‑built information are completed accurately and consistently
Perform moves/adds/changes (MACs) to support shifts in manufacturing line layouts or equipment reconfiguration
Maintain compliance with cleanroom and controlled‑environment protocols, PPE requirements, and contamination‑control practices
Collaborate with network engineers, facilities teams, and manufacturing operations to support uptime and production schedules
Execute preventive maintenance and inspections to detect wear, environmental exposure, or cable stress risks
Ensure adherence to TIA/EIA, BICSI, and site‑specific standards for structured cabling systems
Operate lifts, ladders, and tools safely while working overhead or in confined spaces
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and assist in training on structured cabling best practices