Cable Technician

TEKsystems; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Truckee, CA is seeking a Lead Cabling Technician to install, test, and certify structured cabling systems (CAT5e/CAT6 and fiber). You will lead field crews, coordinate with project managers, and ensure work meets schedule and safety standards.

Travel as needed with a company vehicle or airfare provided. This contract role requires 2+ years in low-voltage telecommunications, strong troubleshooting, and precise cable management to deliver quality installations.

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.
• 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.

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

Tools

Fluke testing equipment

Job description

Lead Cabling Technician

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

Position Summary 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.

Must-Have Skills

• 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

Nice-to-Have Skills

• 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

Key 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.

Required 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.
• 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.

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)

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 application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statements

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.

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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