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Cable Technician

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: TEKsystems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19 - 23 USD Hourly USD 19.00 23.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e., monument), modular furniture (i.e., surface mount box), and wall (i.e., box eliminator). Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method. Route cable through modular furniture. Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack, and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: cable tray, J‑hook, D‑rings, bridal rings, trapeze.

Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. The Communications Technician performs fire‑stopping procedures on fire walls, installs sleeves, pulls cable through sleeves and core penetration, and terminates low‑voltage devices.

Skills
  • Cable installation
  • Punchdown
  • Structured cabling
  • Telecommunication
  • Low voltage
  • Rack and stack
Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction environment. Self‑motivated, positive, professional, and able to create, develop, and implement project process improvements. Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners. Technician must have a proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.

Must be able to work at heights, on a ladder, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds, see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA. Fully onsite.

Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $19.00 – $23.00/hr eligible benefits include:

  • 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 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)
Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 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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