Cable Technician

Cable Technician

Altoona, IA

Technical

Cabling

Electric & Low Voltage

Job Corps-NCI or Electrical Apprenticeship

Carpentry

Construction

OSHA

Recent High School or College Graduates

Overview

Our client has a need for cable technicians of all skill levels. This group will work exclusively on a project to build out cabling infrastructure. The role will be to assist high level technical leads in building out one of the largest data centers in America. Your responsibilities will include: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and building server racks. More than likely Techs will start out installing cable trays and building server racks.

This position is the start to an IT Networking Career.

Description

This position will work in a commercial business environment both outdoor and indoor. The majority of work is indoor and will assist with maintaining the cable infrastructure for Data Center settings. The position works for an enterprise level company to provide services including data, phone, internet, security, and digital workplace infrastructure. This is a start to a trade career, in which you can work your way up through the ranks with a reputable company.

Shift & Hours

1st shift Hours

Monday-Friday, some Saturdays as required

10 hours shifts, during peak season

Indoor work

Overview

You will assist higher level technicians and team leads in building out cable networks. You will be trained and expected to work independently in:

Pulling Cable/Fiber

Laying Fiber/Cable

Learning Color Codes

Rerouting & Mounting

Punchdown and Terminations

Installing Cable Trays and Pathways

Building Server Racks

Day-to-Day

All work is indoor at one location, there is no travel involved.

Learn to follow blueprints from supervisors direction.

Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables.

Dispose of old/outdated devices.

Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

Terminate low-voltage devices.

Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.

Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), and wall (i.e. box eliminator).

Route cable through data center.

Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.

Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

Additional

2 years working in construction, telecommunications, or electrical

Lift up to 100lbs

Work at heights, use a ladder

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Regular & Phillips Screwdriver

Pliers/Snips

Hammer & Flashlight

Steele Toed Boots

Safety Glasses

Hardhat

Power Drill

Start Date

November 5, 2024

Interviews are virtual and a 2-Step process

Drug Test and Background Check required

o 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)

About TEKsystems:

Were 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 drive change. Thats the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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