Travel Cable Technician

Description

This company is seeking candidates with prior cable or fiber installation experience to join their Waterloo-based travel technician team as soon as possible. Candidates must be open to traveling and staying overnight for projects outside the local area. Lodging will be provided, and technicians will receive mileage reimbursement along with a per diem for meals while traveling.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a dependable, hardworking individual eager to learn and grow within the industry. The role is ideal for an entry-level Installer (Technician I) responsible for tasks such as pulling cable, following direction from leads, assisting with installation of fire alarms and speakers, adhering to PPE requirements, and maintaining a clean job site. Strong performance in this role can lead to a full-time offer.

Technicians will work as part of an installation team and should be comfortable using ladders and lifts when required. While not required, prior experience in a lead or foreman role is considered a plus.

Qualified candidates will ideally have experience in cable pulling, fiber splicing, and mounting enclosures. The position involves installing communications hardware-including fiber optic cabling and related devices-while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and professionalism.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Install data, voice, video, and fiber optic cabling

+ Perform wire termination for copper and fiber cables

+ Splice multi-conductor copper and fiber optic cables

+ Install communication hardware for data, voice, and video systems

+ Operate power tools, drills, saws, vehicles, and lifts

+ Use cable testing equipment for data and fiber systems

+ Maintain a clean and safe work environment

+ Properly care for company and customer equipment

+ Follow all safety protocols and guidelines

Skills

+ Cable installation

+ Telecommunications

+ Cat6 and structured cabling

+ Punchdown

+ Low-voltage systems

Top Skills

+ Cable

+ Installation

+ Telecommunications

+ Cat6

+ Cabling

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+  Background in construction or communications preferred

+

Experience with cable pulling and placement is highly desirable

+ Leadership or foreman experience is a plus but not required

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Falls,IA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services  

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed.

We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion,…