Cable Technician 1

About the role

Build the Future of Connectivity. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team, gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge data center environments, and build a long-term career with a company known for promoting from within.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and routing copper and fiber optic cabling
• Installing cable trays, conduit, wireway systems, and support structures
• Building telecommunications closets and equipment rooms
• Mounting racks, patch panels, backboards, and hardware
• Performing Cat5e/Cat6 terminations and punch-downs
• Assisting with fiber optic installations
• Reading blueprints, diagrams, and project documentation
• Working both indoors and outdoors on large-scale data center construction projects
• Using industry-standard hand and power tools safely and effectively

Requirements

• At least 1 year of commercial cabling experience
• Experience pulling fiber optic cable
• Reliable transportation to the worksite
• Ability to work in a construction environment
• Understanding of telecommunications color codes
• Ability to interpret blueprints and construction drawings
• Comfortable using cable cutters, drills, and other installation tools

Bonus Skills (Nice to have)

• Network equipment installation experience
• Cat6 termination experience
• Rack and stack experience
• Fiber optic knowledge
• Structured cabling

Why Join IES Communications?

• Fast-growing data center projects
• Strong opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Hands-on experience with large-scale infrastructure deployments
• Work alongside experienced telecom and data center professionals
• Potential for long-term employment through contract-to-hire conversion

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

Work Environment

• Active construction and data center environment
• Steel-toe boots required
• PPE Provided By The Client, Including Safety Vest

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.