Cable Technician

TEKsystems • Ames, IA

17h • $20 - $24 • Onsite

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.

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.
• 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.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed