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Cable Technician

TEKsystems
$23.00 - $40.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Carrollton
Jun 08, 2026
Description Fiber Techs and Install Techs will be hanging wire, installing cable trays and pathways, running final dressing, labeling etc. Running, dressing, testing & terminating CAT 5,6, fiber, and coax. Main daily job duties will include: Cable installing, cable dressing, labeling, material management for cable installing (copper and fiber) Project at Irving site: Customer want Level 2 techs but will accept some Level 1 Techs to support the project. Level 1 Techs Will accept 6 mth + experience in fiber install work, or Fiber Training class (Trade School, Learning Alliance, bootcamps etc) Pay $22-25/hr *Will accept Learning Alliance fiber trained techs* Level 2 Techs x6 Pay: $27-30/hr Experience in fiber, fiber splicing and testing Even 6 months of experience will suffice Willingness to work hard, and learn as they go is critical Red Oak site: Level 3 (leads) x2 $35-39/hr Well rounded techs, strong fiber and DC build experience, need to demonstrate their technical ability and willingness to work hard, learn as they go. E2 needs to grow it's team of strong Level 2 and Level 3 techs forFTE roles the Lead Tech will lead 20-35 techs Working on one site only Good admin, laptop skills, trackers, Excel usage etc, Keep attendance, timecards Fiber Splicers: Pay scale: $35-47/hr Demonstrate strong Fiber Splicing skills - essential for this role Willingness to work hard, and learn as they go is critical Irving site: Superintendent x 2 DC build Hyperscale etc Someone who has already been tested in this area Lead group of 20-35 techs Focused on OSP projects, some ISP, some conveyance etc Good admin, laptop skills, trackers, Excel usage etc Pay scale: $37-42/hr Skills Cable, Cat6, Cat5, Cabling, Cable installation, Install, Cable puller, Structured cabling, Low voltage, Rack and stack, fiber optic cable, fiber splice, fiber installation, punchdown, cable tech, telecommunication, troubleshooting, wire cable, wiring Top Skills Details Cable,Cat6,Cat5,Cabling,Cable installation,Install,Cable puller,Structured cabling,Low voltage,Rack and stack,fiber optic cable,fiber splice,fiber installation Additional Skills & Qualifications Need to have min of 1+ years of experience of cabling experience * Installation of structured cabling systems including all aspects of the installation process: OSP, ISP, Rack, Stack, Patch, Fusion Splicing, Testing * Reads and interprets all floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets * Properly sets up a variety of copper and fiber testers * Performs system testing and troubleshooting as required * Terminates, labels, tests and troubleshoots optical fiber and copper installations * Assist in developing Installers to complete all the tasks and responsibilities of a Technician * Proactively oversee and lead job site organization and basic housekeeping maintenance. * Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor * Maintain satisfactory compliance with customer security requirements * Excel in technical tasks such as testing and troubleshooting Here are some qualifying questions. Level 2 Questions: 1. What is your strongest area of expertise? (initial questions to understand what level of exposure they've had to the industry) 2. Do you know how to splice? What is splicing? What cables can you splice? (they need to be able to go into detail) 3. Do you know how to do ribbonized/ infused splicing? What types of cables can you do this on? 4. Have you installed an IDF/MDF closet from the ground up, including pathways? (if this candidate hasn't installed pathways - supports, cable tray, fiber runner -, plus cabling at the Tech 2 level then they aren't a Tech 2) 5. What is a punch down? Can you go into detail? 6. How long does it take to punch down 24 or 48 patch panels? 7. Do you know your color codes? 8. Do you have experience with using BOTH ends of a Versiv Fluke tester for fiber and/or copper? (not a MUST, but nice to have) 9. If you were to do Quality Assurance, what are some things you would be looking for? * Labeling of the cable * Labeling of the patch panels * Termination point * Clean consistent dressing Experience Level Entry Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carrollton, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $40.00/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) Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Carrollton,TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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 and TEKsystems Global Services We're 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're 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're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.