Entry-Level Telecom Cabling Technician

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Training/conference opportunities

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Entry Communications Technician in Austin, TX. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining telephone equipment with an emphasis on data and voice cabling.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of telecom cabling experience, basic Windows skills, and a valid Class C driver’s license. Typical shift is 7:30am–4pm, with potential overtime or on-call duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create pathways and pull wires for data, voice, and security needs.
• Install and maintain telecom cabling and network equipment; drive university vehicles as needed.
• Read schematic diagrams to install telecom wires and equipment.
• Maintain data records in Pinnacle and other systems.

Skills

Telecommunications cabling

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Entry Communications Technician in Austin, TX. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining telephone equipment with an emphasis on data and voice cabling.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of telecom cabling experience, basic Windows skills, and a valid Class C driver’s license. Typical shift is 7:30am–4pm, with potential overtime or on-call duties.