Cable Install Technician

Cable Install Technician-Travel
Travel Required
**Hiring in Des Moines, IA & Ames, IA
**There will be local travel, as well as travel across state lines, as technicians grow with the company.

Technical Skill

• Low Voltage Installation
• Electric
• CAT 5/6
• Fiber
• Punchdown
• Wireless Access Point
• CCTV, DISH, Satellite
• Cable Dressing

Job Description
We are hiring Cable Technicians for projects throughout Ames & Des Moines, IA. Cable Technicians will travel 2-3 times each month to states including: South Carolina, Indianapolis, Colorado and more. The position will allow candidates with little to no experience to come in and grow their career in Data Center/Telecommunication/Network/Information Technology. There is opportunity to move into higher-level, technical roles as technicians gain more experience.

Duties

• Support school districts, apartment complexes, and business units.
• Maintain physical infrastructure and structured cabling.
• Receive direction from team lead and work accordingly.
• Dig trenches and perform directional drilling.
• Install data racks and cabinets for schools and apartment buildings.
• Handle CAT, COAX and Fiber both indoor and outdoor.
• Maintain safety and wear attire according to standards.
• Some travel required (Per Diem is included for travel).
• Organize, protect, verify, and document network cabling through faceplate, testing, and labeling.
• Ensure networks are functional, reliable, and easy to maintain.
• Help set up DIRECTV cable boxes, modems, and satellite dishes.
• Build out server closets for network setups.

Work Environment

• This work is going to be both inside and outside.
• Schools and apartment buildings.
• Physical, labor intensive.
• Travel and overnights.
• Food and Lodging are paid for by the company, no out of pocket expense.
• $25-$50/day per diem.

Interviews & Start Date

• Interviews: February 4-11
• Start Date: February 23, 2026

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Ames,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.