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Cable Technician

Davenport, IA

Technical Skill

+ Construction

+ Landscaping

+ Data Center

+ Sports / Athletics

+ Carpentry

+ CAT, Fiber

+ Electric, Low Voltage

Description:

This position will work in commercial data center environments both outdoors and indoors. You will learn about the trade of cabling, where you will help large companies update phone, internet, security, and digital workplace infrastructure. This is a career.

Shift & Pay:

+ 1st shift, will travel in a crew truck, DL Required

+ Monday-Friday, some Saturdays during peak seasons

+ $18-$22/hr, pending experience and certifications

+ 10 hour shifts, 40+ hours/week

Overview:

You will assist higher level technicians and team leads in building out data centers networks. You will be trained and expected to work independently in:

+ Pulling Cable/Fiber

+ Laying Fiber/Cable

+ Learning Color Codes

+ Punch down and termination

+ Installing cable trays and pathways

+ Building server racks

Day-to-Day:

+ Learn to follow blueprints from supervisors direction.

+ Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables.

+ Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

+ Terminate low-voltage devices.

+ Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.

+ Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), and wall (i.e. box eliminator).

+ Route cable through data center.

+ Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.

+ Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, pull cable through sleeves and core penetration

Additional:

+ 2 years working in construction, telecommunications, or electrical

+ Lift up to 100lbs

+ Work at heights, use a ladder

+ HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools Needed:

+ Regular & Phillips Screwdriver

+ Level & Tape Measure

+ Pliers/Snips

+ Hammer & Flashlight

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Davenport, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Davenport,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

h4>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.