Cable Technician

Aerotek; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO / paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek's Chantilly, VA location is hiring a Cable Technician for a Contract to Hire role. The position pays $22.00–$27.00 per hour and is fully onsite. Expect responsibilities including installing outlets, pulling and routing cables, and creating organized terminations.

The role requires one year of experience in structured cabling, knowledge of Cat5/6 and fiber, plus OSHA 10 certification. Benefits and a clear career path are offered as part of the Aerotek team.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and cabling.
• Proficiency in cable pulling and terminating.
• Ability to pull fiber and terminate low-voltage devices.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Knowledge of Cat5, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and walls.
• Drop cables down walls using fish tape or other methods.
• Route cables through modular furniture.
• Perform pre-termination procedures, including organizing, dressing, and labeling cables.
• Suspend and support cables using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, or trapeze.
• Build closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optics, and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Follow blueprints accurately.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool transfers.

Skills

Experience in construction and cabling

Cable pulling and terminating

Fiber termination

OSHA 10 certification

Cat5/Cat6 and fiber cabling knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Cable Technician

The Technician I is expected to develop and possess the skills necessary to be an effective member of a technical team. Typically, this role requires one year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floors, modular furniture, and walls.
• Drop cables down walls using fish tape or other methods.
• Route cables through modular furniture.
• Perform pre-termination procedures, including organizing, dressing, and labeling cables.
• Suspend and support cables using cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, or trapeze.
• Build closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optics, and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required.
• Perform fire-stopping procedures on firewalls, install sleeves, and pull cables through sleeves and core penetrations.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Follow blueprints accurately.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, and tool transfers.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction and cabling.
• Proficiency in cable pulling and terminating.
• Ability to pull fiber and terminate low-voltage devices.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Knowledge of Cat 5, Cat 6, and fiber optic cabling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of zero to one year of experience in electrical work.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude and a willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of the construction industry is preferred.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a clear career path from Technician 1 to Technician 2, and onward to Lead and Team Lead roles. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health and wellness insurance, financial and retirement plans, family and parenting support, vacation and paid time off, perks and discounts, and professional support.

Work Environment

The primary work site is in Manassas, VA, with the need for flexibility to adjust to other projects in Northern Virginia. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 5 AM to 3:30 PM, with an extended schedule from 5 AM to 5:30 PM and work required on Saturdays as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chantilly, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Chantilly,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

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.