Cable Technician
TEKsystems
Phoenix, AZ (In Person)
$55,120 Salary, Full-Time
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
- Cable Technician II (Level 2) - Fiber Focus
- Job Summary
- The Level 2 Cable Technician is an intermediate-level technician responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting copper and fiber-optic cabling systems in commercial, industrial, and data center environments. This role requires strong hands-on fiber experience, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to safety, quality, and industry standards.
- Key Responsibilities
- Cabling Installation (Copper & Fiber)
- Install, route, secure, and label structured cabling systems, including:
Copper:
- Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A
Fiber:
- Single-mode (OS2), Multi-mode (OM3/OM4)
- Perform fiber terminations using fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, and pre-terminated solutions
- Install and manage fiber enclosures, splice trays, patch panels, cassettes, and LIUs
- Build and cable equipment racks, cabinets, ladder racks, and pathway systems
- Ensure proper cable management, bend radius, and grounding standards
- Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting
- Test and certify fiber links using:
- OTDR
- Light source & power meter
- Fiber inspection scopes
- Perform continuity, polarity, loss, and reflectance testing
- Troubleshoot issues such as high loss, breaks, dirty end faces, and connector defects
- Clean and inspect fiber connections to industry best practices
- Copper Testing & Troubleshooting
- Test and certify copper cabling using Fluke or equivalent testers
- Identify and resolve termination, performance, and pathway issues
- Documentation & Quality Control
- Label cables, ports, and panels per project standards
- Maintain detailed test results, fiber strand documentation, and as-built drawings
- Ensure compliance with
- TIA/EIA, BICSI, and customer standards
- Team Collaboration
- Work independently or alongside technicians and project leads
- Mentor Level 1 technicians and provide on-site guidance
- Support network cutovers, data center migrations, and maintenance windows
- Required Qualifications
- Experience
- 2-5 years of structured cabling experience with strong fiber exposure
- Proven experience in fiber termination, splicing, and testing
- Ability to read blueprints, riser diagrams, and cabling schematics
- Experience in data center, enterprise, or telecom environments preferred
- Tools & Equipment
- Hands-on experience with:
- Fusion splicers, cleavers
- OTDRs, power meters
- Cable certification tools (Fluke, etc.)
- Comfortable using hand tools, lifts, ladders, and cable-pulling equipment
- Work Environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable working in ceilings, raised floors, and confined spaces
- Flexible schedule (nights, weekends, and on-call work as needed)
- Top Skills
- Fiber optics (splicing, testing, troubleshooting)
- Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A
- Rack & stack
- Punchdown
- Patch panels & switches
- Blueprint reading
- Troubleshooting & terminations
- Preferred Certifications
- BICSI Installer 2 (Copper or Fiber)
- FOA CFOT or ETA Fiber Optic Technician (FOT)
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
- Manufacturer-specific fiber certifications
- Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- Clear communication and documentation skills
- Self-motivated and dependable
- Professional and customer-focused
- Job Type & Location
- This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
- Pay and Benefits
- The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Phoenix,AZ.
- Application Deadline
- This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2026.
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.
Similar remote jobs
Central Arizona College
Tucson, AZ
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
LifeStance Health
Midlothian, VA
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Fujifilm
Denver, CO
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Danaher Corporation
Charleston, SC
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Fujifilm
Honolulu, HI
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Similar jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Desert Comfort Arizona Co
Phoenix, AZ
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Similar jobs in Arizona
International City/County Management Association
Arizona
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Central Arizona College
Tucson, AZ
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago
Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital
Oro Valley, AZ
Posted1 day ago
Updated8 hours ago