Barker, NY- Lvl 2 Cable Tech

Role Overview

The Low Voltage Technician is responsible for completing pre-termination procedures, installing and dressing cables, supporting structured cabling systems, and ensuring all work meets company and customer standards for quality and safety. This role requires strong technical skills, professionalism, and attention to detail, as well as the ability to support project crews and ensure efficient performance.

Core Responsibilities

Pre-Termination & Installation

• Perform pre-termination procedures including organizing, forming, dressing cables, determining length and slack, and labeling cables.
• Suspend and support cables using proper methods such as cable tray, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze.
• Build and install closets, including backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and related hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling as required.

Technical Experience Requirements

1. Experience pulling fiber optic cable
2. Experience testing with Fluke testers
3. Experience terminating copper and fiber
4. Experience "dressing" cable is a plus

Job Duties

• Install work area outlets for floor or wall, including termination of CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks.
• Mount faceplates and surface-mount boxes according to company labeling standards.
• Build and install telecom closets, including backboards, racks, patch panels, fiber hardware, and grounding.
• Complete all IDC connections such as 110/66 blocks and patch panels.
• Perform cable testing including continuity tests, use of volt-ohmmeters, troubleshooting opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs on horizontal/riser cables, and use of a tone set.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Take responsibility for crew performance, provide training, and coordinate personnel and timelines to meet project schedules.
• Complete all company paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, etc.).
• Adhere to all company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

• Cable installation
• Fiber optic
• Telecommunications
• Splicing
• Copper and fiber installation
• Fluke testing
• Cable dressing

Top Skills Details

• Cable
• Fiber optic
• Install
• Telecommunications
• Splicing
• Copper fiber
• Fluke testing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must have clear communication, strong dependability, and be able to pass a drug test and background check.
• Must be self-motivated, positive, professional, and able to support project process improvements.
• Must promote company culture and mission with employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Must be able to act as a liaison with customer representatives.
• Must possess strong problem-solving skills, critical-thinking abilities, and the ability to read, write, and give oral presentations.
• Must be able to work at heights, off ladders, and in confined spaces; must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and move up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish colors, read small print, and hear audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must be able to travel within branch or regional territory as required.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Barker, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in Barker,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 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.