Telecommunication Installer

TAK Broadband•La Crosse, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TAK Broadband is seeking a Commercial Telecom Installer in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The role brings fiber and low-voltage services from commercial building points of entry to customer network locations. Work includes installing, routing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting fiber and Ethernet cabling in new construction and existing commercial buildings, including offices, hospitals, schools, hotels, warehouses, and multi-unit buildings. Work is primarily indoors, with some outdoor work as needed. Installers work with colleagues and supervisors as well as independently, and communicate with customers and site contacts to coordinate work and provide a positive customer experience. The position requires attention to safety, quality workmanship, organization, and job-site cleanliness. Compensation is $20–$28 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Cable or fiber installation experience is preferred.
Excellent customer service, time-management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to learn and operate testing equipment and software or programs.
Ability to use hand tools, identify wire size and color, and accurately use measuring devices.
Ability to carry, climb, operate, and work on an extension ladder approximately 28 feet high and 75 pounds.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors, in tight spaces, and at elevated locations; bend, reach, twist, climb, and stand for up to 70% of the time.
Ability to safely navigate varied terrain while managing equipment and tools.
Body weight of no more than 275 pounds for safe ladder work; the posting notes an accommodation may be available based on prior ladder experience if personal safety is not compromised.
Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving.
Must pass pre-employment requirements, including MVR, background check, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Cable or fiber installation experience.

Responsibilities

Install fiber and low-voltage services from building points of entry to customer network locations, including IT rooms, telecom closets, wall plates, patch panels, and equipment racks.
Route, pull, secure, and label fiber and Ethernet (Cat5/Cat6) cabling throughout commercial buildings and new construction sites.
Terminate and splice fiber using mechanical and fusion-splicing methods, and terminate Ethernet connections at wall jacks, patch panels, and network equipment.
Test and verify fiber and Ethernet installations using appropriate equipment, including light testing, OTDR, and continuity testing.
Troubleshoot and resolve installation or service issues in new construction and existing commercial buildings.
Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, tight areas, and elevated locations using ladders, lifts, and hand tools.
Collaborate with installers and supervisors on job sites and complete assigned tasks independently when appropriate.
Communicate professionally with customers, site contacts, and internal team members to coordinate work and support a positive customer experience.
Organize materials, tools, and daily tasks to meet project timelines and job expectations.
Maintain safety, quality workmanship, and job-site cleanliness.