Cable Technician

General Job Description

Position Overview

The Cable Technician is responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of cable and low-voltage systems for commercial and residential projects. This entry-level position supports senior technicians with installation tasks, equipment setup, and troubleshooting while ensuring quality workmanship, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with installing, routing, terminating, and testing cable and low-voltage systems according to company and industry standards.
• Support senior technicians with project setup, installation activities, maintenance, and service tasks.
• Pull, organize, label, and secure cabling for voice, data, audio/visual, and security systems.
• Assist with mounting equipment, hardware installation, and basic system configuration.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow blueprints, work orders, technical diagrams, and supervisor instructions accurately.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and report technical issues or installation concerns to supervisors or senior technicians.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and workplace safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, and team members regarding project status and service needs.
• Accurately complete installation documentation, timesheets, and service records as required.
• Travel to customer locations and job sites as needed to support installation projects.
• Participate in training programs to continue developing technical knowledge and installation skills.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of cable installation, low-voltage systems, or construction practices preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and testing equipment.
• Strong willingness to learn technical skills and follow instructions.
• Good organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Basic computer and mobile device proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic installation issues and
  ** escalate
  * * concerns appropriately.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Professional attitude with a strong focus on customer service and safety compliance.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings such as background and motor vehicle record checks.
• English speaking, reading, and writing preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications or licenses preferred, and required where necessary to perform job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and testing equipment.
• Travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Ability to work overtime, modified schedules, or occasional weekends as business needs require.
• Stand, walk, climb ladders and stairs, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Sit for extended periods while driving to and between job sites.
• Work on active job sites, indoors and outdoors, including attics, crawlspaces, and confined or elevated spaces, with exposure to varying weather, construction noise, dust, and other job site conditions.
• Wear safety gear such as Personal Protective Equipment.
• Maintain dependable transportation and consistent, reliable attendance to meet customer service and operational needs.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established company policies and procedures.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and electronically, including on a tablet, smartphone, and other office technology.
• Perform all work on-site and in person; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

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US-NV-Las Vegas

IES is a national provider of industrial products and…