Entry-Level Telecom Cabling Tech

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits typical UT package

Vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Shuttle/Transit benefits

Job summary

University of Texas in Austin is seeking an Entry Communications Technician to support installation, repair, and maintenance of telephone equipment and telecom cabling. The role emphasizes entry-level skills, data wiring, and basic network equipment tasks, with a 40-hour work week and potential travel for training.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of cabling experience, Windows familiarity, and a Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience installing telecommunications horizontal cabling.
• Experience using Microsoft Windows software and basic computer skills.
• Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Creates pathway and pulls wires for data, voice, security purposes.
• Responsible for the installation and routine or emergency maintenance and/or repair of telecom cabling and network equipment.
• Reads schematic diagrams to install telecommunications wires and equipment.
• Driving university owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this position.
• Maintains physical and online data records on Pinnacle and other databases.

Skills

Windows familiarity

Telecommunications cabling

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Telecom cabling equipment

Wireless access points

Job description

University of Texas in Austin is seeking an Entry Communications Technician to support installation, repair, and maintenance of telephone equipment and telecom cabling. The role emphasizes entry-level skills, data wiring, and basic network equipment tasks, with a 40-hour work week and potential travel for training.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of cabling experience, Windows familiarity, and a Class C driver's license.