Travel Cable Installation Technician

Installation & Cable Technicians

Seeking multiple Installation & Cable Technicians for projects located in the Ames and Des Moines, IA areas, as well as surrounding states. Some travel is required, and per diem will be provided. Technicians will install data racks/cabinets, Cat6 cabling, COAX, faceplates, and will be responsible for testing and labeling all completed work. Additional tasks include setting up Direc

TV cable boxes, modems, and satellite equipment for individual rooms, as well as assisting in building out server/network closets. Work will take place both inside and outside school buildings and apartment complexes. Occasional duties may include digging trenches and performing directional drilling. Technicians will receive guidance and direction from onsite project leads.

• Install data racks/cabinets, Cat6 and Cat5 cabling, COAX, and faceplates.
• Test and label all completed work.
• Set up Direc
  
  TV cable boxes, modems, and satellite equipment for individual rooms.
• Assist in building out server/network closets.
• Perform occasional trench digging and directional drilling as needed.
• Receive guidance and direction from onsite project leads.

• Installation of cable and network infrastructure.
• Proficiency with Cat6/Cat5 and COAX cabling.
• Ability to perform punchdown and cable installation routines.
• Strong attention to detail and testing accuracy.
• Reliable, hardworking, and motivated to grow and advance in the field.

• Entry level experience acceptable.
• Strong focus on quality and precision.
• Physical ability to work inside and outside buildings and pull cable through trenches.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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 position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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