Cable Install Technician

Cable Install Technician-Travel

Travel Required
Hiring in Des Moines, IA & Ames, IA
There will be local travel, as well as travel across state lines, as technicians grow with the company.

• Low Voltage Installation
• Electric
• CAT 5/6
• Fiber
• Punchdown
• Wireless Access Point
• CCTV, DISH, Satellite
• Cable Dressing

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.

• 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.

• This work is going to be both inside and outside.
• Schools and apartment buildings.
• Physical, labor intensive.
• Travel and overnights.
• Food and Lodging are paid for by the company, no out of pocket expense.
• $25-$50/day per diem.

• Interviews:
  February 4-11
• Start Date:
  
  February 23, 2026

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ames, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.