Cable Installation Technician

Cable Installation Technician TEKsystems $20.00 - $24.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan United States, Iowa, Ames May 16, 2026

• Description
• looking for several Installation & Cable Technician's for a projects in the Ames & Des Moines, IA and surrounding states.

Some travel required (Per Diem is included for travel) Candidate must have at least 6 months of low voltage experience. This client will consider someone who has knowledge & hands on schooling experience. The technicians will be installing data racks/cabinets, cat6 cable, COAX cable, faceplate, test & label. Techs will also help set up directv cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes for each room. The will also help build out server closets for network setups. This work is going to be both inside and outside of school and apartment buildings. Occasional work will be digging trenches and performing directional drilling The technicians will be getting directions from the leads on this project.

• Top Skills Details
• Installation,Cable,Cat6,Cat5,Punchdown,Wireless access point,Low voltage
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Reliable, hard worker, attention to detail, drive to advance career
• Experience Level
• Intermediate 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 - $24.00/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 May 29, 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.

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• 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.

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• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

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