Cable Technician

TEKsystems; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Lead Cabling Technician for a contract-based role based in Truckee, CA. The position covers installation, maintenance, testing, certification, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems including CAT5e/6 and fiber optics.

Travel and occasional weekends may be required as projects demand, with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in low-voltage telecommunications infrastructure, fiber terminations, and team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Cabling Technician or similar low-voltage technician role.
• Hands-on experience with structured cabling installations and telecommunications systems.
• Experience terminating and testing copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Proficiency using Fluke testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to review project scope, requirements, and task assignments.
• Install, pull, support, terminate, test, and label CAT5e, CAT6, and fiber optic cabling.
• Install and support innerduct and fiber pathways.
• Build and configure IDF/MDF rooms, including: Racks, Cabinets, Ladder racks, Cable management systems.
• Dress, organize, and label cabling according to industry standards.
• Install grounding and bonding systems, including TMGB bars.
• Perform drilling, core drilling, and ceiling tile modifications as required.
• Install UL-approved firestop solutions and fire sleeves.
• Test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling systems.
• Install, cut, bend, and route EMT conduit and raceways as needed.
• Create detailed as-built documentation for completed projects.
• Provide daily project updates and documentation to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Lead by example and support team success through collaboration and professionalism.

Skills

Structured Cabling

CAT5e/CAT6 Installation

Cable Pulling & Routing

Low Voltage Systems

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Cable Terminations

Cable Testing & Certification

Fiber Optic Cabling

Troubleshooting

Installation Experience

Punchdown Experience

WAP Installation

EMT Conduit Installation

Fluke Test Equipment

Rack & Cabinet Build-Outs

Fiber Channel Tray Installation

Firestop/Firewall Penetrations

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Cabling TechnicianLocation

Travel required as needed (company vehicle or air travel provided)

The Lead Cabling Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, certification, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems, including CAT5e, CAT6, and single-mode/multi-mode fiber optic cable. This role works closely with Project Managers, customers, estimators, and field personnel to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-voltage telecommunications infrastructure, structured cabling installations, fiber terminations, and team leadership.

• Structured Cabling
• CAT5e/CAT6 Installation
• Cable Pulling & Routing
• Low Voltage Systems
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Cable Terminations
• Cable Testing & Certification
• Fiber Optic Cabling (Single-Mode & Multi-Mode)
• Troubleshooting
• Installation Experience

• Punchdown Experience
• Wireless Access Point (WAP) Installation
• EMT Conduit Installation
• Fluke Test Equipment Experience
• Rack & Cabinet Build-Outs
• Fiber Channel Tray Installation
• Firestop/Firewall Penetrations

• Meet with customers to review project scope, requirements, and task assignments.
• Install, pull, support, terminate, test, and label CAT5e, CAT6, and fiber optic cabling.
• Install and support innerduct and fiber pathways.
• Build and configure IDF/MDF rooms, including:
  • Racks
  • Cabinets
  • Ladder racks
  • Cable management systems
• Dress, organize, and label cabling according to industry standards.
• Install grounding and bonding systems, including TMGB bars.
• Perform drilling, core drilling, and ceiling tile modifications as required.
• Install UL-approved firestop solutions and fire sleeves.
• Test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling systems.
• Install, cut, bend, and route EMT conduit and raceways as needed.
• Create detailed as-built documentation for completed projects.
• Provide daily project updates and documentation to the Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Lead by example and support team success through collaboration and professionalism.

• 2+ years of experience as a Lead Cabling Technician or similar low-voltage technician role.
• Hands-on experience with structured cabling installations and telecommunications systems.
• Experience terminating and testing copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Proficiency using Fluke testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and floor plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams and customers.
• Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends, holidays, and out-of-town assignments as needed.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Truckee, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $69.50 - $69.50/hr.

• 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 Truckee,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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 appli