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Austin- Lvl Cable Tech

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for: TEKsystems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 - 25 USD Hourly USD 24.00 25.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Austin- Lvl 2 Cable Tech

Description

Technicians need to be available to help pull cable and terminate keystone-style jacks at a large construction site.

Responsibilities
  • Pulling, terminating, and testing Cat5/6 and fiber optic cables
  • Installing other cabling infrastructure (racks, cabinets, etc.)
  • Installing network racks and cabinets in server rooms
  • Review all job documentation for assigned projects, including:
    • Floor plans – equipment locations
    • Reflected ceiling plans
    • Conduit call‑outs
    • Wall elevations
    • Signal flow diagrams
    • Cable pull schedules

This job requires the employee to regularly stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee must regularly use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on a keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Use of power tools is required, and the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Skills
  • Cable
  • Cabling
  • Punchdown
  • Cable puller
  • Structured cabling
Additional

Skills & Qualifications
  • Must have PPE before starting: hard hat with chin strips (costs $20–$200, may use an inexpensive model), safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, vest
  • Looking for techs with positive attitudes and great communication skills
Tool List (Required Tools)
  • Tool pouch
  • Pencil/pen/sharpie
  • Packet/box knife
  • Wire strippers
  • Impact tool (punchdown for 66 and 100 block)
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • 10‑in‑1 screwdriver
  • Security bit screwdriver
  • Torpedo 9" magnetic level
  • Hammer
  • Channel locks
  • 25‑foot tape measure (minimum)
  • Diagonal side cutters
  • Long‑nose pliers
  • Drywall saw
  • Low‑voltage snips
Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits
  • Pay range: $24.00 – $25.00 per hour
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
  • Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for 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)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin, TX.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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