Cable Installation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking 4 resources in Des Moines to start as soon as possible.

• Two positions will focus on spotting lifts and ensuring technician safety.
• Two positions will primarily handle cable placement and pulling communication lines. These roles will also involve AV, security cabling, and minor installation terminations on Category 6 and security cabling, including crimping connectors and door security devices.

This work supports the Microsoft Data Center
. Candidates will perform device installation and final connections, so previous low-voltage or electrical experience is required
.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with cable and fiber installation.
• Lead or foreman experience is a plus.
• Ability to pull cable, splice fiber, mount enclosures, and perform minor terminations.

• Install communications hardware, including fiber optic cabling and electronic devices, to the highest quality standards.
• Maintain a professional and safe working environment.

• Place data, voice, video, and fiber optic cables.
• Terminate wires for data, voice, video, and fiber optic cables.
• Splice multi-conductor copper and fiber optic cables.
• Install data, voice, and video hardware.
• Operate power tools, drills, saws, vehicles, and man lifts.
• Test data and fiber optic cables using appropriate equipment.
• Maintain clean work areas and comply with all safety programs.

Additional Requirements

• Previous history in communications or construction preferred.
• Previous cable pulling/placement experience strongly desired.
• Lead/management experience is a bonus.
• Drug and 7 year check screening required.

Experience Level Intermediate

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Urbandale, IA.

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 – $24.00/hr.

• 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 Urbandale, IA.

Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.