Cabling Installer – Fiber, Data & Wireless Apprentice

Applied Business Communications (ABcom); New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation package

Job summary

ABCOM is seeking installers through the JATC Apprenticeship Program and IBEW Locals 292 and 110 in Minnesota. As an Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in voice, video cabling, fiber optics, and security infrastructure while learning from lead technicians and project managers.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork, with travel as needed. You will participate in the MN JATC program, maintain certification, and grow toward higher classifications within the IBEW system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and driver’s license required.
• Must join the union IBEW or have ability to obtain acceptance into the JATC Apprenticeship program in Minnesota.
• Knowledge of voice, video, data, and security infrastructure.
• 1.5–3 years industry experience.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Fiber optic installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Telecommunications entrance and facilities.
• Existing network mapping and documentation.
• Installation documentation, as-builts.
• Wireless installations.
• Daily paperwork and communications requirements per Lead/Foreman, SUP, VPO, and PM.
• Maintain certification status and currencies.
• Attend JATC Apprenticeship program when in session (MN only).
• Occasional to regular travel required. Maintain valid driver’s license and insurability.
• May include in- and out-of-state overnight travel.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Communication

Problem solving

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license

Job description

ABCOM is seeking installers through the JATC Apprenticeship Program and IBEW Locals 292 and 110 in Minnesota. As an Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in voice, video cabling, fiber optics, and security infrastructure while learning from lead technicians and project managers.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork, with travel as needed. You will participate in the MN JATC program, maintain certification, and grow toward higher classifications within the IBEW system.