What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cable Plant Technician position at TEKsystems?
TEKsystems is seeking an exceptionally experienced Inside/Outside Cable Plant Technician with a proven background in advanced fiber optic and copper infrastructure across both controlled indoor environments and demanding outdoor field conditions. Extensive hands on expertise in fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical), OTDR testing, network restoration, and the installation, routing, and termination of structured cabling systems. Experience successfully executing aerial, buried, and conduit based cable deployments, operated specialized field equipment, and maintained strict adherence to industry standards, safety protocols, and documentation practices.
*Overview:*
The Inside/Outside Cable Plant Technician is responsible for the comprehensive installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all copper and fiber optic cable infrastructure within the organization. This position requires proficiency in both indoor environments (such as telecommunications rooms, data centers, and office buildings) and outdoor settings (including utility poles, underground systems, and construction sites). The technician ensures reliable communication and data transmission services across various network configurations, adhering to industry standards and best practices.
*Qualifications & Requirements:*
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation, repair, upkeep and maintenance of copper and fiber optic cable systems, with a strong understanding of industry standards and practices.
* Active Secret Clearance
* Must have the following active certifications (or able to obtain within 3-6 months upon starting):
* CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician)
* CI (Certified Installer) for Fiber and Copper
*Technical Proficiency/Responsibilities:*
* Proficient in the use of fiber optic and copper testing equipment (e.g., OTDR, power meters, cable testers) and able to interpret testing results to inform troubleshooting efforts.
* Troubleshooting physical network issues in outdoor environments.
* Following construction standards for pole work, trenching, and right of way compliance.
* Installation and termination of copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A).
* Installation, routing, and termination of fiber optic cabling (single mode & multi mode).
* Use of patch panels, racks, cable trays, and structured cable systems.
* Labeling, documentation, and cable management best practices.
* Fiber optic splicing (fusion & mechanical).
* Fiber testing, troubleshooting, and restoration.
* Installation and repair of aerial and buried copper/fiber cables.
* Working with conduits, handholes, pedestals, and cabinets.
* Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and network maps.
* Cable locating:
* Perform comprehensive pre locate assessments, reviewing as built drawings, splice records, GIS maps, and historical route data to ensure all underground assets are accurately identified before field work begins.
* Use advanced electromagnetic and RF cable locating equipment to trace the precise path, depth, and separation of multiple buried facilities, including fiber, copper, and conduit systems, even in congested utility corridors.
* Validate locate accuracy through multiple verification methods, such as passive/active signal tracing, tone and probe confirmation, and cross checking with known landmarks, handholes, and splice points.
* Apply industry standard marking protocols (APWA color codes) using paint, flags, and documentation tags, ensuring clear, durable, and unambiguous markings that construction crews can rely on.
* Identify and communicate potential conflicts or risks, such as shallow buried lines, abandoned infrastructure, mismarked utilities, or undocumented facilities, escalating issues to engineering or supervisors when necessary.
* Coordinate directly with contractors and site supervisors, explaining locate boundaries, tolerance zones, and any special precautions required to prevent strikes or service interruptions.
* Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and installation specific dig permit requirements, ensuring all locate work supports the broader safety and compliance framework of the facility.
* Organizational Skills:
* Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for installations and maintenance activities.
* Regulatory Knowledge:
* Understanding of telecommunications regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices, including OSHA regulations and local building codes.
* Working safely in varied weather and terrain.
* Customer Service Orientation:
* Experience in providing excellent customer service, addressing client concerns, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
* Physical Requirements:
* Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment (over 50 lbs.).
* Capable of working in manholes and getting in and out of trenches.
* Proficient in using heavy equipment as necessary for installation and maintenance tasks.
* Ability to see colors accurately and use both hands efficiently for tasks involving intricate work.
*Work Environment:*
* On-site Secure Environment
* The position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and indoors in telecommunications rooms, data centers, and other technical environments.
*Job Type & Location*
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dugway, UT.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/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 Dugway,UT.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.
*Overview:*
The Inside/Outside Cable Plant Technician is responsible for the comprehensive installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all copper and fiber optic cable infrastructure within the organization. This position requires proficiency in both indoor environments (such as telecommunications rooms, data centers, and office buildings) and outdoor settings (including utility poles, underground systems, and construction sites). The technician ensures reliable communication and data transmission services across various network configurations, adhering to industry standards and best practices.
*Qualifications & Requirements:*
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in the installation, repair, upkeep and maintenance of copper and fiber optic cable systems, with a strong understanding of industry standards and practices.
* Active Secret Clearance
* Must have the following active certifications (or able to obtain within 3-6 months upon starting):
* CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician)
* CI (Certified Installer) for Fiber and Copper
*Technical Proficiency/Responsibilities:*
* Proficient in the use of fiber optic and copper testing equipment (e.g., OTDR, power meters, cable testers) and able to interpret testing results to inform troubleshooting efforts.
* Troubleshooting physical network issues in outdoor environments.
* Following construction standards for pole work, trenching, and right of way compliance.
* Installation and termination of copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A).
* Installation, routing, and termination of fiber optic cabling (single mode & multi mode).
* Use of patch panels, racks, cable trays, and structured cable systems.
* Labeling, documentation, and cable management best practices.
* Fiber optic splicing (fusion & mechanical).
* Fiber testing, troubleshooting, and restoration.
* Installation and repair of aerial and buried copper/fiber cables.
* Working with conduits, handholes, pedestals, and cabinets.
* Reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and network maps.
* Cable locating:
* Perform comprehensive pre locate assessments, reviewing as built drawings, splice records, GIS maps, and historical route data to ensure all underground assets are accurately identified before field work begins.
* Use advanced electromagnetic and RF cable locating equipment to trace the precise path, depth, and separation of multiple buried facilities, including fiber, copper, and conduit systems, even in congested utility corridors.
* Validate locate accuracy through multiple verification methods, such as passive/active signal tracing, tone and probe confirmation, and cross checking with known landmarks, handholes, and splice points.
* Apply industry standard marking protocols (APWA color codes) using paint, flags, and documentation tags, ensuring clear, durable, and unambiguous markings that construction crews can rely on.
* Identify and communicate potential conflicts or risks, such as shallow buried lines, abandoned infrastructure, mismarked utilities, or undocumented facilities, escalating issues to engineering or supervisors when necessary.
* Coordinate directly with contractors and site supervisors, explaining locate boundaries, tolerance zones, and any special precautions required to prevent strikes or service interruptions.
* Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and installation specific dig permit requirements, ensuring all locate work supports the broader safety and compliance framework of the facility.
* Organizational Skills:
* Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for installations and maintenance activities.
* Regulatory Knowledge:
* Understanding of telecommunications regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices, including OSHA regulations and local building codes.
* Working safely in varied weather and terrain.
* Customer Service Orientation:
* Experience in providing excellent customer service, addressing client concerns, and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
* Physical Requirements:
* Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment (over 50 lbs.).
* Capable of working in manholes and getting in and out of trenches.
* Proficient in using heavy equipment as necessary for installation and maintenance tasks.
* Ability to see colors accurately and use both hands efficiently for tasks involving intricate work.
*Work Environment:*
* On-site Secure Environment
* The position requires working outdoors in various weather conditions and indoors in telecommunications rooms, data centers, and other technical environments.
*Job Type & Location*
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dugway, UT.
*Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $38.46/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 Dugway,UT.
*Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.
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