Cable Technician

Cable Technician – Travel

We are hiring Cable Technicians for projects in Des Moines, IA and Ames, IA. Cable Technicians will travel 2–3 times each month to states including South Carolina, Indianapolis, Colorado and more.

• Low Voltage Installation
• Electrical
• CAT 5/6
• Fiber
• Punchdown
• Wireless Access Point
• CCTV, DISH, Satellite
• Cable Dressing

• Support school districts, apartment complexes, and business units.
• Maintain physical infrastructure and structured cabling.
• Receive direction from team lead and work accordingly.
• Dig trenches and perform directional drilling.
• Install data racks and cabinets for schools and apartment buildings.
• Handle CAT, COAX and Fiber both indoor and outdoor.
• Maintain safety and wear attire according to standards.
• Some travel required (Per Diem is included for travel).
• Organize, protect, verify, and document network cabling through faceplate, testing, and labeling.
• Ensure networks are functional, reliable, and easy to maintain.
• Help set up DIRECTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes.
• Build out server closets for network setups.

• This work is both indoor and outdoor.
• Schools and apartment buildings.
• Physical, labor intensive.
• Travel and overnights.
• Food and lodging are paid by the company, no out‑of‑pocket expense.
• $25–$50/day per diem.

• Interviews:
  March 12-19
• Start Date:
  
  April 6, 2026

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $24.00/hr.

Eligible benefits (subject to change) 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 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)

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.