Cable Technician
Aerotek
**Job Title: Cable Technician**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated Cable Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for pulling cables, assisting technicians, running and handling materials, utilizing hand and power tools, and climbing ladders.
**Responsibilities**
+ Pull cable and assist Tech 2 with various tasks.
+ Run and handle materials efficiently.
+ Utilize hand and power tools for installation and maintenance.
+ Climb ladders and work comfortably at heights.
+ Layout and install wireway, buss duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other devices.
+ Pull wire and/or oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling.
+ Operate tools/equipment that require the use of two hands (e.g., cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools).
+ Fiber pulling, testing, splicing (ribbon or single strand), dressing cable, and making connections (ISP Crew).
+ Handle copper-heavy tasks including cabling, terminations, and dressing (Network Crew).
+ Install network devices, RU's, optics, ethernet cable, fiber jumpers, and grounding wire.
**Essential Skills**
+ Strong ability to pull cable through pathways, terminate, and test copper cables (Cat 5, Cat 6).
+ Experience pulling fiber cables.
+ Proficiency in cable tray, ladder rack, and j-hook installation.
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other project documents.
+ Knowledge of universal communications color codes.
+ Valid driver’s license.
+ Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 0-4 years of experience in telecom/cable installation preferred.
+ OSHA / Lift Certification.
+ Comfortable with heights and working on ladders.
+ Proficiency with tools including cable cutters, hammer drills, and compression tools.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer numerous growth opportunities, including the potential to advance to Tech III and Tech IV positions. Employees can expect a minimum $1 raise upon direct hire, with the possibility of up to $2.00. With various departments such as telecom, security, and communications, you will have ample opportunity for career advancement. Additionally, the opportunity for overtime hours is available.
**Work Environment**
You will be working at a Meta Data Center in Temple, TX on a 3-year project with significant opportunities for growth. The work schedule is 5:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday and 5:00am – 4:00pm on Saturday.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Temple, Texas.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.
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