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Cable Installation Technician

$20 - $25 per hour

TEKsystems

Description Seeking several Installation & Cable Technicians for projects in Ames, Des Moines, IA, and surrounding areas. Some travel is required, and per diem is provided for travel. Candidates should have at least 6 months of low-voltage experience; however, individuals with relevant technical training and hands-on coursework will also be considered.
Technicians will be responsible for installing data racks and cabinets, running and terminating Cat6 and coaxial cable, installing faceplates, testing, and labeling. Additional duties include setting up cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes for individual units, as well as assisting with server closet buildouts for network systems.
Work will take place both indoors and outdoors across various sites, including schools and apartment buildings. Occasionally, technicians may assist with trench digging and directional drilling. Team members will follow direction from project leads.
Skills Cable, cabling, cable termination, low voltage, electrical, installation, Cat6, Cat5, punchdown, wireless access points, cable installation
Top Skills
* Cable
* Cabling
* Cable Termination
* Low Voltage
* Electrical
Additional Qualifications Reliable, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and motivation to grow professionally.
Experience Level Entry Level
*Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.
*Pay and Benefits*The 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)
*Workplace Type*This is a fully onsite position in Ames,IA.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

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 drive change. That's 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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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