Cable Technician

Aerotek; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon)

Job summary

Aerotek in Iowa City, IA is seeking an experienced Cable Technician for a contract position through the end of 2027. The role involves installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in commercial environments, adhering to project specifications and safety standards.

Pay is $35.93/hour on a Davis-Bacon prevailing wage project with a Monday-Thursday schedule and 3-day weekends. Candidates should have at least 2 years of cabling experience, read installation drawings, hold

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Cat5e/Cat6 cabling installation/termination.
• Ability to read cable layouts and installation drawings.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to pass applicable site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in commercial environments according to specs.

Skills

Cat5e/Cat6 cabling

Reading layouts

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Independent team work

Site requirements

Job description

Cable Technician

Contract Position Through End of 2027

Pay: $35.93/hour (Davis-Bacon Project)

Seeking an experienced Cable Technician for a project running through the end of 2027. Technicians will be responsible for installing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in commercial environments while adhering to project specifications and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience installing and terminating Cat5e/Cat6 cabling

• Experience reading cable layouts and installation drawings

• Valid driver's license

• Reliable vehicle and transportation

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently or as part of a team

• Ability to pass any applicable site requirements

Compensation:

• $35.93/hour

• Contract through December 2027

• Opportunity to work on a Davis-Bacon prevailing wage project

• Consistent work schedule and hours

• Monday - Thursday work schedule. 3 day weekends.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced cable technicians seeking steady work at a competitive prevailing wage rate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Iowa City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.93 - $35.93/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Iowa City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.