Cable Technician
Job in
Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85286, USA
Listed on 2026-09-15
Listing for:
TEKsystems
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Level 2 Cable Technician with strong fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing experience to support commercial, industrial, and data center projects. This role is ideal for a technician who can work independently, perform high-quality installations, troubleshoot cabling issues, and assist junior team members when needed.
Key Responsibilities Structured Cabling Installation
+ Install, route, secure, and label structured cabling systems
+ Install and terminate:
+ Cat5e
+ Cat6
+ Cat6A
+ Single-mode Fiber (OS2)
+ Multi-mode Fiber (OM3/OM4)
+ Build and cable equipment racks, cabinets, ladder racks, and pathway systems
+ Maintain proper cable management, bend radius, grounding, and labeling standards
Fiber Optic Work
+ Perform fiber terminations using mechanical, fusion splice, and pre-terminated solutions
+ Install and dress:
+ Fiber enclosures
+ Splice trays
+ Patch panels
+ Cassettes
+ LIUs
+ Troubleshoot fiber-related issues and perform repairs as needed
Testing & Troubleshooting
+ Test and certify fiber links using:
+ OTDR
+ Power Meter
+ Light Source
+ Fiber Inspection Scope
+ Perform continuity, polarity, loss, and reflectance testing
+ Test and certify copper cabling using Fluke and other approved certification tools
+ Diagnose and resolve cabling faults and performance issues
Documentation & Quality
+ Label cables and ports according to project specifications
+ Document fiber strand assignments, test results, patching information, and as-built drawings
+ Ensure work meets TIA/EIA, BICSI, customer, and project standards
Team Support
+ Work independently or alongside project teams
+ Assist and mentor Level 1 Technicians
+ Support network cutovers, migrations, maintenance windows, and project deployments
Required Qualifications Experience
+ 2-5 years of structured cabling experience
+ Hands-on experience with fiber termination, splicing, and testing
+ Experience working in commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, or enterprise environments
+ Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and fiber schematics
Technical Skills
+ Fiber Termination
+ Fusion Splicing
+ OTDR Testing
+ Fiber Certification
+ Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A Installation
+ Fluke Testing
+ OSP and ISP environments
+ Fiber Color Codes
+ Structured Cabling Infrastructure
Tools & Equipment
Experience using:
+ Fusion Splicers
+ Fiber Cleavers
+ OTDRs
+ Power Meters
+ Fluke Testers
+ Cable Pulling Equipment
Preferred Certifications
+ BICSI Installer 2 (Copper or Fiber)
+ FOA CFOT
+ ETA Fiber Optic Technician (FOT)
+ OSHA 10
+ OSHA 30
+ Manufacturer-specific fiber certifications
Physical Requirements
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
+ Comfortable working in ceilings, raised floors, and confined spaces
+ Ability to use ladders and lifts
+ Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and maintenance windows when required
Top Skills
+ Fiber Optics
+ Fiber Termination
+ Fusion Splicing
+ OTDR Testing
+ Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A
+ Fluke Testing
+ OSP/ISP
+ Structured Cabling
+ TIA/EIA Standards
+ BICSI Standards
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chandler, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Chandler,AZ.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 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…
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