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Cable Technician/Installer

Porter Installations
Ottawa, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2025 CLOSED ON 10/7/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cable Technician/Installer position at Porter Installations?

About us

Porter Installations was established in June of 2000, with a commitment of providing high quality and professional cable, internet and telephone installation to customers in northern Illinois. In 2007, the company changed ownership and the name was changed to Porter Installations. In that time, we have expanded our office and our fleet on several occasions, and now have 2 offices, our main hub location in Rockford, IL and a satellite office Lombard, IL. Our highly trained technicians are equipped professional and the latest in cable installation technology, to provide the best, trouble free experience possible.

What We Do!

  • Digital cable installation
  • High speed internet installation
  • Telephony installation
  • Security camera installation
  • Data services
  • Commercial and Residential services
  • Bury services
  • Pre-wire services
  • Wi-Fi service and setups
  • Fiber Installation

Installation and/or repair of cable TV, telephone and internet services in accordance to installation specifications * Install and configure all customer equipment for advanced services. * Maintain a clean vehicle and workspace at all times * Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers/supervisors * Excellent customer service skills * Attention to detail

  • Successful completion of training or certification programs a plus * High School Diploma or equivalent * Weekend work is required * Must be able to pass background and drug screening * Must have a valid driver's license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience with a clean driving record and must be 21 years with clean driving record
  • Ability to lift weight up to 100lbs. * Ability to carry a 28' ladder from truck to pole and/or house * Working in all weather * Walking & sitting/kneeling & crouching * Driving
  • Paid Vacation * Company Vehicle * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * 401(k) with Company Match * Monthly Bonuses

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Work Location:

  • Multiple locations

Typical end time:

  • 7PM

Typical start time:

  • 7AM

This Job Is:

  • Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
  • A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
  • A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
  • A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,411.00 - $47,137.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $43,411 - $47,137

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