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Cable Installation Technician

Job in Ames, Story County, Iowa, 50011, USA
Listing for: TEKsystems
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-05-27
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, General Labor, Field/Service Technician, Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 24 USD Hourly USD 20.00 24.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

Looking for several Installation & Cable Technicians for projects in the Ames & Des Moines, IA area and surrounding states. Some travel required (per diem includes travel). Candidates must have at least 6 months of low‑voltage experience; knowledge and hands‑on training are acceptable. Duties include installing data racks/cabinets, Cat‑6 cable, coaxial cable, faceplates, testing & labeling; setting up Direc

TV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes; building out server closets for network setups; working both inside and outside school and apartment buildings; occasional trench digging and directional drilling. Technicians will follow directions from project leads.

Top Skills
  • Installation
  • Cable
  • Cat‑6
  • Cat‑5
  • Punchdown
  • Wireless access point
  • Low voltage
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Reliable
  • Hard worker
  • Attention to detail
  • Drive to advance career
Experience Level

Intermediate

Job Type & Location

Contract‑to‑Hire, based out of Ames, IA; fully onsite position in Ames, IA.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour.

Benefits (temporary role) – Eligibility may vary
  • 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 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)
Final date to receive applications

Position anticipated to close on May 29, 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.

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