Cable Technician 1

This is a Contract to Hire position based in Fort Wayne, IN, with a shift of Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Terminate Cat6 and fiber optic cables
• Layout and install wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and related devices
• Build data-center closets: mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, and fiber-optic hardware
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required
• Complete all IDC connections (terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels)
• Pull wire and oversee/direct conduit installations and wire-pulling
• Operate two-handed tools (cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)
• Work both inside and outside buildings during data-center construction

Requirements

• Must possess and be proficient with the tools listed in the job description
• Proven ability to interpret blueprints and project documents (specifications, reporting, quality requirements)
• Knowledge of universal communications color codes
• Entry-level experience in structured cabling

Skills

• Cable and structured cabling installation
• Cat5, Cat6 termination
• Rack-and-stack operations
• Punch-down/IDC terminations

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 – $25.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for 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)