What are the responsibilities and job description for the Installation Technician position at TEKsystems?
Description
Our client is seeking multiple entry-level cable technicians who are willing to relocate to Altoona, Iowa for a 6-month assignment, followed by a long-term move to Lebanon, IN site. These technicians will be learning cabling on a grand scale. They have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for them throughout the Meta data center. Their role will be to assist the higher-level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks. More than likely Tech's will start our installing cable tray's and building the server racks. All candidates will be considered a Level 1 at the $20-$23/hr rate unless they have 2 years of previous experience working with Fiber in a data center and will be considered for $24-27/hr.
Skills
Cat6, Cat5, Cabling, Cable installation, Punchdown, Cable puller, Install, Cable, Installation, structured cabling, military communications, data center, fiber optic cable
Top Skills Details
Cat6,Cat5,Cabling,Cable installation,Punchdown,Cable puller,Install,Cable,Installation,structured cabling
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Punctual and team player, able to flexible on hours. If they get behind they will go to 10-12 hour days. 6 days a week
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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
This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 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.
Our client is seeking multiple entry-level cable technicians who are willing to relocate to Altoona, Iowa for a 6-month assignment, followed by a long-term move to Lebanon, IN site. These technicians will be learning cabling on a grand scale. They have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for them throughout the Meta data center. Their role will be to assist the higher-level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks. More than likely Tech's will start our installing cable tray's and building the server racks. All candidates will be considered a Level 1 at the $20-$23/hr rate unless they have 2 years of previous experience working with Fiber in a data center and will be considered for $24-27/hr.
Skills
Cat6, Cat5, Cabling, Cable installation, Punchdown, Cable puller, Install, Cable, Installation, structured cabling, military communications, data center, fiber optic cable
Top Skills Details
Cat6,Cat5,Cabling,Cable installation,Punchdown,Cable puller,Install,Cable,Installation,structured cabling
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Punctual and team player, able to flexible on hours. If they get behind they will go to 10-12 hour days. 6 days a week
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 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.
Salary : $20 - $27