TEKsystems · 18 hours ago
Cable Technician
Altoona, IA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $22/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, helping clients activate ideas and solutions. They are seeking a Cable Technician to install cable systems, perform fire-stopping procedures, and terminate low-voltage devices in various environments.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
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
Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration
Terminate low-voltage devices
Qualification
Required
Must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment
Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s)
Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners
Technician must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements
Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces
Lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones
Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed
Cable, Cable installation, Punchdown, Structured cabling, Cabling, Install, Cable puller
Benefits
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)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (36)
2020 (53)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
Recent News
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