Cable Technician (Omaha, NE)

TEKsystems; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Omaha, NE is seeking a Cable Technician for a contract project in a data center environment. You will install, route, and dress copper and fiber cabling, read floor plans, and support cable management and testing.

Requirements include at least 1 year of structured cabling experience, CAT5/CAT6 knowledge, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable transportation. The role is onsite with a 50+ hour week and overtime potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cabling experience.
• Experience with CAT5/CAT6 cabling.
• Cable installation and cable dressing.
• Termination and testing.
• Patch panels and punch-downs.
• Structured cabling systems.
• Copper cabling installations.
• Cable tray installation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces when necessary.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and dress copper and fiber cabling.
• Install cable trays and pathways.
• Terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot CAT5, CAT6, and fiber cabling.
• Patching, rack and stack, and network equipment installations.
• Support fiber rough-in, final dressing, and documentation.
• Read and interpret floor plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Utilize copper and fiber testing equipment to verify cable performance.
• Maintain job site organization, material management, and housekeeping.
• Follow all customer security and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete project milestones.

Skills

Cable installation

Copper cabling

Fiber cabling

Cat5/Cat6

Testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

CAT5/CAT6 cabling

Patch panels

Punch-downs

Cable trays

Job description

Cable Technician

*Location:* Omaha, NE

*Job Type:* Contract

*Schedule:* Monday-Saturday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM (50+ hours/week)

Job Overview

We are seeking motivated *Cable Technicians* with at least *1 year of structured cabling experience* to support a large-scale project in the Omaha area. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your technical skills, work in a data center environment, and gain experience on a high-profile infrastructure project.

The ideal candidate will have experience with copper and/or fiber installations, cable terminations, testing, labeling, and cable management.

Responsibilities

• * Install, route, and dress copper and fiber optic cabling
• * Install cable trays and pathways
• * Terminate, label, test, and troubleshoot CAT5, CAT6, and fiber cabling
• * Perform patching, rack and stack, and network equipment installations
• * Support fiber rough-in, final dressing, and documentation activities
• * Read and interpret floor plans, drawings, and specifications
• * Utilize copper and fiber testing equipment to verify cable performance
• * Maintain job site organization, material management, and housekeeping
• * Follow all customer security and safety requirements
• * Work collaboratively with team members to complete project milestones

Required Qualifications

• * Minimum *1 year of cabling experience*
• * *Experience with:*
• * *CAT5/CAT6 cabling*
• * Cable installation and cable dressing
• * Termination and testing
• * Patch panels and punch-downs
• * Structured cabling systems
• * Copper cabling installations
• * Cable tray installation
• * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces when necessary
• * Reliable transportation and strong attendance record

Preferred Qualifications

• * Fiber optic installation and testing experience
• * Fusion splicing experience
• * OTDR testing experience
• * OSP and ISP cabling experience
• * Data center experience

Work Environment

• * Data center setting
• * Active construction and telecommunications environment
• * Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing, and pulling
• * Opportunity for overtime hours

Why Apply?

• * Learn from seasoned technicians with 3+ years of industry experience
• * Expand your structured cabling and fiber optic skill set
• * Strong potential for redeployment to future projects based on performance
• * Join a growing team working on critical infrastructure projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.

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.

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.