Cable Technician

About the role

The Communications Technician II will perform various tasks related to structured cabling, including installing outlets, mounting faceplates and boxes, building closets, and performing tests on cables.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets, CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, and terminate cables.
• Build and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, and fiber optic components.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required.
• Complete IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels.
• Perform testing: continuity tests, use of volt-ohmmeters, troubleshoot cable issues, and use a tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Assume responsibility for crew performance, provide training, coordinate timelines, and ensure project completion.
• Avoid errors in paperwork, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and other required documents.
• Adhere to and participate in Company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Self-motivated, positive approach, professional demeanor, and ability to create and implement project processes.
• Knowledgeable about the Company culture and mission, capable of interfacing with customer representatives.
• Proven problem-solving, critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work at heights, off ladders, and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.
• Visual acuity, reading small print, hearing, and recognizing audible signals such as dial tones.
• Ability to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Skills

• Cable, Cat6, Cat5, Cabling, Punchdown, Cable puller, Structured cabling, Telecommunication, Low voltage

Top Skills

• Cable
• Cat6
• Cat5
• Cabling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IT Support
• Data Center
• Semi fab experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rayville, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plans, or programs terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include:

• 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)

About TEKsystems

We are 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 are 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 are strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We are building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. We are 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.

About TEKsystems Global Services

We are 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 are 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 are strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We are building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. We are 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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