Cable Technician Trainee

About the role

The Cable Technician Trainee will work to install utilities and network infrastructure as part of a 5-person crew, taking guidance and direction. This role involves setting up network services for an enterprise retail leader in a warehouse environment. Under supervision, the trainee will safely install conduit, pipe, and cable services.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to install utilities according to project specifications.
• Work underground and at heights while minimizing surface disruption.
• Perform pull-backs for conduit, pipe, or cable installation.
• Read and interpret utility locates, bore profiles, and construction drawings.
• Safely identify and avoid existing utilities.
• Set up, operate, and maintain power equipment and tooling.
• Coordinate with ground crews, locators, and supervisors to ensure safe operations.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Complete daily production and safety documentation.
• Follow all company, OSHA, and site-specific safety policies.
• Perform job site setup and cleanup, including loading and unloading tools, materials, and equipment.
• Hand-dig entry and exit pits as needed.
• Support potholing and utility exposure activities.
• Pull conduit, pipe, or cable during bore operations.
• Operate basic hand and power tools safely.
• Perform traffic control and site safety tasks when required.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and daily inspections.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating directional boring equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of cabling, including copper, fiber, or conduit.
• Ability to read utility locates and job plans.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Work Environment

• Indoor/outdoor construction site and warehouse environment.
• Physical labor including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 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).

Schedule

• Interviews: August 31 – September 4 (in-person in Mount Pleasant, Iowa).
• Start Date: September 14, 2026.
• This is a contract, fully onsite position based in Mount Pleasant, IA.