Cable Technician
Job in
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, 52404, USA
Listed on 2026-08-26
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Telecoms Engineering, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Install and configure low-voltage telecommunications infrastructure, including floor outlets (monuments), modular furniture outlets (surface-mount boxes), and wall outlets (box eliminators). Route and secure cabling through walls, ceilings, and modular furniture using fish tape and other approved installation methods. Perform cable preparation and pre-termination activities, including organizing, dressing, labeling, and managing cable length and slack. Properly support and secure cables using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems.
Build and outfit telecommunications closets by mounting backboards, racks, patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic components, and related hardware. Install grounding and bonding systems for racks, equipment, and cabling as required. Perform fire-stopping procedures, install sleeves, core penetrations, and pull cabling through fire-rated pathways while maintaining code compliance. Terminate and test low-voltage devices and communication systems.
Skills
- Punchdown Terminations
- Cable Installation & Pulling
- Structured Cabling
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Rack & Stack Installation
- Cat5/Cat6 Cabling
- Cable Routing & Management
- Fiber Optic Installation
- Telecommunications Closet Build-Outs
- Punchdown Terminations
- Cable Installation
- Cable Pulling
- Structured Cabling
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Telecommunications
- Rack & Stack
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor construction environments.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a commitment to professionalism and continuous improvement.
- Strong ability to promote company culture and maintain positive relationships with employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, project documentation, quality requirements, and reporting standards, or demonstrate the aptitude to learn quickly.
- Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
Entry Level (Ideal for candidates seeking to start a career in structured cabling, low-voltage installation, or telecommunications infrastructure.)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Rapids,IA.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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…
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