Technician I - Structured Cabling
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated Communications Technician I to join a structured cabling and telecommunications team. This entry-level opportunity is designed for individuals with 0–1 year of industry experience who are mechanically inclined, comfortable working in construction environments, and interested in building a career in low-voltage and telecommunications infrastructure. The technician will assist with installing structured cabling systems, telecommunications pathways, equipment racks, patch panels, and low-voltage devices while following project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards. This is a contract-to-hire position based onsite in Fayetteville, Georgia. The pay range is $21.00–$25.00 per hour. The role may require travel.
Requirements
- 0–1 year of structured cabling, telecommunications, low-voltage, construction, or related experience is preferred.
- Basic understanding of low-voltage cabling and cable installation.
- Ability to read or learn to interpret blueprints and project drawings.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
- Comfort using hand tools such as screwdrivers, cable strippers, pliers, tape measures, drywall saws, and wrenches.
- Comfort working in active construction environments.
- Ability to follow safety procedures and installation standards.
- Dependability, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively with a team.
- Willingness to travel when required.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Cat5/Cat6 or fiber-optic cabling.
- Experience or skills in structured cabling, low-voltage cabling, cable pulling, cable termination, cable tray, J-hooks, patch panels, MDF/IDF, blueprint reading, telecommunications, construction, cable labeling, cable dressing, and jobsite safety.
Responsibilities
- Pull, route, organize, dress, label, and support low-voltage cabling.
- Install cable drops through walls, ceilings, modular furniture, and designated pathways.
- Install and support cable tray, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems.
- Assist with installation of racks, backboards, patch panels, cross-connects, fiber hardware, and telecommunications equipment.
- Perform basic low-voltage cable terminations.
- Assist with MDF/IDF and telecommunications closet buildouts.
- Install sleeves and assist with cable routing through wall and core penetrations.
- Perform fire-stopping procedures as required.
- Maintain proper cable slack, labeling, routing, and dressing standards.
- Use basic hand tools safely and correctly.
- Follow construction-site safety requirements and established quality standards.
- Complete timesheets, work orders, material documentation, and project paperwork accurately.
- Work effectively as part of a technical installation team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
- Short- and long-term disability, if eligible.
- Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
- Transportation benefits, if eligible.
- Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
