Technician - Structured Cabling

Location:
Reno, NV The Communications Technician I is an entry-level role on our structured cabling team. This position is ideal for candidates with zero to one year of experience in the structured cabling industry who are ready to build hands‑on technical skills in a fast‑growing field.

This position includes a $1,500 sign‑on bonus, paid in three installments over your first year of employment at the 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month employment milestones. Each installment is contingent upon active employment and being in good standing with the company at the time of payment. Sign‑on bonus payments are treated as taxable income and subject to applicable with holdings. Overtime is available.

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture, and wall applications
• Drop and route cable through walls and modular furniture using fish tape and other methods
• Perform pre‑termination procedures including organizing, forming, dressing, and labeling cables
• Suspend and support cable using cable tray, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems
• Build and outfit closets including backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware, and equipment grounding

Min: USD $18.00/Yr.

Max: USD $23.00/Yr.

• Work Environment Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor construction environments, travel within branch or regional territory as needed, and work at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Self‑motivated, professional, and positive in approach
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to read, write, and present effectively
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents or willingness to learn
• Promotes company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners
• Supports process improvement initiatives

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, move up to 75 pounds, distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

Screwdriver (flathead and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips with belt sheath, needle nose and channel lock pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Zero to one year of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred
• Must meet company minimum driving standards (preferred)
• Must be able to use all required tools effectively

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,000 employees at over 90 domestic locations across the United States.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

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Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender in identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or…