Cable Technician

Description

Job Title:

Telecommunications Technician

Company: TEKsystems Inc.

Type: 6-Month project with possible extension/conversion
**** Mandatory 50 hour work week**** (M-F | 7am-5:30)

Seeking a Jr. data center technicians to install cable and fiber at the data centers located in Fort Wayne, IN

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation/decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.

Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.

Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.

Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes, and industry best practices.

Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work.

Broad understanding of Data Center infrastructure technologies.

Skills

fiber optic cable, Rack and stack, Cabling, Data center, install, Cable, Racking, Cat6, Cat5, Infrastructure

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge and use of basic telecom hand tools.

Must understand customer service.

Clear understanding of job safety requirements.

Be able to read and understand floor plans.

Should be familiar on wiring schemes and wiring testing.

Should be able to pull all types of low voltage cable.

Should understand and be capable in performing field terminations and labeling.

Reports to Operations Manager and take daily directions from Technician, Technician II, Lead Technicians, Senior Technicians and Advance Senior Technicians.

Capable of maintaining orderly paperwork, capable of running service jobs.

Possess skill to layout MDF and IDF closets, be able to dress all types of cable, and perform all type of terminations.

Capable of working in Data Centers

Shall be able to install ladder racking and seismic bracing both above and under raise floor.

Basic understanding of both copper and fiber cable testing and troubleshooting.

Read and understand blueprints and design document

Dress and furcate fiber trunks for splicing

Maintaining orderly paperwork and running service

Fusion Splice including Ribbon/Single OSP/ISP

Install, connect, and decom network equipment

Operate DSX 5000 tester/OTDR Tester

Program testers

Download test results to Linkware/Linkware Live

Save test results, verify, and submit to customer

Create mass labels and apply per Portmap

Differentiate live cables from decom cable

Copper testing and troubleshooting

Conduct Service Swaps of live networking devices

Understand "FIM" database and operate scan

Primarily walking, standing, and bending for extended periods with some sitting.

Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, written, visual and listening skills.

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.

Ability to pull cables.

Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 Fort Wayne,IN.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.

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