El Paso-cable Technician

Location:

El Paso, TX (On-Site)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (Long-Term Opportunity)

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00/hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Start Your Career in the Growing Data Center Industry

IES Communications is hiring Cable Technician I's to support a large-scale data center construction project in El Paso, Texas. This is a great opportunity for entry-level candidates, recent low-voltage trade school graduates, or anyone looking to build a long-term career in structured cabling and data center infrastructure.

We're looking for dependable, hardworking individuals who are ready to learn, work safely, and grow within a company that promotes from within.

• Pull and route low-voltage and fiber optic cabling throughout the data center.
• Assist senior technicians with installations and project execution.
• Transport, organize, and manage jobsite materials.
• Utilize hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Install cable tray, wireway, bus duct, switches, receptacles, and related infrastructure.
• Build telecommunications and network closets, including:
• Racks
• Patch panels
• Backboards
• Cross-connects
• Fiber optic hardware
• Perform cable terminations, including patch panels and 110/66 blocks.
• Install grounding systems for racks and equipment.
• Support wire pulls and conduit installations.
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints and project drawings.
• Follow all safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Work both indoors and outdoors on an active construction site.

• Reliable transportation to the El Paso job site.
• Comfortable working at heights and climbing ladders.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor construction environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move up to 75 lbs.
• OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain before starting.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Entry-level cabling experience.
• Low-voltage trade school training.
• Experience with structured cabling installations.
• Familiarity with punch-down terminations.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Data center or commercial construction experience is a plus.

Data centers are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the technology and construction industries. IES invests in employee development and promotes from within, creating opportunities for advancement into higher-level technician and leadership roles.

Gain Hands-on Experience With

• Structured cabling
• Fiber optic installations
• Data center infrastructure
• Large-scale technology construction projects

This is a long-term project with strong potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs.

Join a team supporting critical infrastructure projects with consistent work and opportunities for continued growth.

This position is performed on an active data center construction site. Candidates should be comfortable:

• Working outdoors and indoors
• Climbing ladders and working at heights
• Using power tools and construction equipment
• Working in a physically demanding environment
• Following strict safety procedures and PPE requirements

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Reliable and punctual
• Eager to learn a skilled trade
• Comfortable performing physical work
• Safety-focused
• Team-oriented
• Interested in building a long-term career in the cabling and data center industry

Job Title:

Cable Technician I

Location:

El Paso, TX

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Openings: 10 Positions

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