Lead Cable Technician
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, General Labor, Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Lead Cable Technician – Nashville, TN
On-Site | Full-Time | Long-Term Project Work
📍 Location: Nashville, TN 💼 Categories: Cable Technician / Cable Installer / Data Technician / Structured Cabling 🔥 Opportunity OverviewTEKsystems is actively hiring Lead Cable Technicians on behalf of our client for long-term commercial construction work throughout the Nashville area. This is a great opportunity to join a reputable team with steady workflow, strong leadership support, and room to advance your low-voltage skillset.
If you’re an experienced cable installer who takes pride in quality work, leading helpers, and running jobs independently, this could be the perfect fit.
💡 Why You’ll Love This Role- Long-term, steady project work
- Opportunity to lead a helper or work independently
- Daily direction from on-site leadership
- Hands-on training to expand skills in structured cabling and low voltage systems
- Work with a well-established client partnered with TEKsystems
- Install cable pathways (tray, ladder rack, J-hooks, etc.)
- Pull, install, and terminate Cat6/Cat6+ and fiber optic cable
- Terminate faceplates, jacks, patch cords, and related hardware
- Interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and job plans
- Run jobs independently, solve issues on-site, and communicate progress to leads
- Oversee and guide assigned helpers
- Provide professional customer service on active job sites
- 5+ years experience installing voice/data cabling
- Strong knowledge of Cat6/Cat6+, structured cabling, and low voltage systems
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
- Experience leading helpers or small crews
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Reliable transportation, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
- Experience installing CCTV, cameras, or access control systems
- Electrical or general construction background
- Proficiency with hand tools and power tools commonly used on job sites
- Commercial new construction job sites
- Indoor/outdoor conditions (hot/cold environments)
- Required PPE: pants, sleeved shirt, boots
- Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30/4:00 PM - Jobs will vary across Nashville; reporting location may shift based on the project schedule
- drug screen, bg check, and DMV
- Valid driver’s license
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Work with a stable and respected client through TEKsystems
- Long-term project security
- Opportunity to grow your low-voltage and structured cabling skill set
- Supportive team environment with steady workflow
If you’re a highly skilled cable installer with leadership experience and a passion for quality craftsmanship, TEKsystems wants to hear from you.
Apply today and help build Nashville’s next generation of infrastructure.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• 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)
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
h4>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to…
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