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El Paso-travel Cable Technician

TEKsystems · Altoona, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$22–$23/hrContract

About the role

We are hiring people local to the El Paso area that can travel to Altoona for 2-3 months before the big Meta data center project kicks off in El Paso.

Responsibilities

  • Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator).
  • Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
  • Route cable through modular furniture.
  • Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack, and label cables.
  • Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
  • Build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
  • Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
  • Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
  • Terminate low-voltage devices.

Skills

  • Cable
  • Punchdown
  • Install

Requirements

  • Must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
  • Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
  • Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
  • Technician must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
  • Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
  • Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
  • Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including 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 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)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Altoona, IA.

Additional information

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altoona, IA. This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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