Cable Technician

TEKsystems; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax benefits

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Onsite work

TEKsystems culture & benefits

Job summary

TEKsystems in Rayville, LA is seeking a Communications Technician II for a contract role onsite. You will install data outlets, rack mounting, patch panels, fiber hardware, and perform wiring terminations and testing.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, and ability to travel within territory. You will coordinate crew activities and complete necessary paperwork while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience installing and terminating CAT5/6 and data outlets.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and perform testing with volt-ohmmeter.
• Able to travel within territory and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture and walls (terminate CAT3 & CAT5/CAT6).
• Build closets by mounting backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required and complete IDC connections (110/66 blocks, patch panels).
• Perform testing for continuity and troubleshoot opens, shorts and crossed/transpose pairs.
• Identify active voice or data circuits and coordinate crew, timeline and training as needed.
• Complete paperwork on time (timesheets, work orders, change orders, tool transfers).
• Adhere to quality and safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Cable

Cat6

Cat5

Cabling

Punchdown

Cable puller

Structured cabling

Telecommunication

Low voltage

Job description

Description

The Communications Technician II will install a work area outlet for floor, modular furniture and wall (terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks. Mount face plates and surface mount boxes correctly). The Communications Technician II will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). The Communications Technician II performs testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable; use of volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable; use a tone set. The Communications Technician II will identify active voice or data circuits. The Communications Technician II will assume responsibility for effective performance of crew and provide necessary training, coordinate personnel and timeline to complete project. The Communications Technician II will fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required). The Communications Technician II will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations. The Communications Technician II will complete other responsibilities as assigned. Physical and Mental Requirements: The Communications Technician II must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). The Communications Technician II must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. The Communications Technician II must be able to act as the Company liaison for interface with customer representative(s). The Communications Technician II must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). The Communications Technician II must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. The Communications Technician II must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones. The Communications Technician II must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed. Regular attendance is mandatory.

Skills

• Cable
• Cat6
• Cat5
• Cabling
• Punchdown
• Cable puller
• Structured cabling
• Telecommunication
• Low voltage

Top Skills Details

• Cable
• Cat6
• Cat5
• Cabling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IT Support
• Data Center
• Semi fab

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rayville, LA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rayville, LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rayville,LA.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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