Low Voltage Technician – Structured Cabling & Fiber

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Hy-Vee's A+ Communications & Security division seeks a Low Voltage Technician – Structured Cabling & Fiber to install and service network cabling behind Hy-Vee stores across multiple states. You will work on Cat6/6A copper and fiber, build network racks, and troubleshoot phone and POS systems.

A positive, safety-minded technician with CDL not required but valid DOT medical certification preferred is ideal. Experience in commercial structured cabling and fiber installations is preferred, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; fiber, copper, and network installation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull, terminate, test, and label Cat6/6A copper and fiber cabling.
• Install cabling on new construction & live-store remodels.
• Read construction prints and coordinate with other trades.
• Test systems before turnover and complete service calls.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Clean & organized

Customer oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DOT medical certification

Tools

BICSI Installer 1/2

FOA CFOT

OSHA 10/30

Aerial lift certification

Job description

Low Voltage Technician – Structured Cabling & Fiber# Hy-Vee Careers## Low Voltage Technician – Structured Cabling & FiberApply: A+ Communications & Security, 3801 S. James St. Suite 400, Grimes, IA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 21, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R260917A+ Communications, Security & Home Solutions is a trusted leader in communications, security, audio/video, and automation control. Our experienced team specializes in customizing services to fit customers' specific needs, whether it be for home entertainment and safety or workplace productivity and security.**Job Title:** Low Voltage Technician – Structured Cabling & Fiber**Department:** A+ Communications & Security**FLSA:** Non-Exempt**Revision Date:** 11/2026 **About Hy-Vee**At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking professionals who bring proven skills, a desire to grow, and a commitment to work together in building a company that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier. **The Role and Why It's Important**A+ Communications & Security is Hy-Vee's in-house low voltage team. We install and service the networks behind Hy-Vee's stores, from new builds and live-store remodels to data closets and register lanes, across Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Because we're part of Hy-Vee, one of the nation's largest employee-owned companies, we handle Hy-Vee's low voltage work directly instead of competing on bids against other firms. That means steady, year-round work.We're hiring low voltage technicians at every level, from trainees ready to learn the trade to experienced leads who can run a jobsite. Your starting level and pay are based on your experience, and our six-level career path shows exactly what it takes to move up.Whether you're starting out or ready to lead, we have a place for you. **What You'll Do*** Pull, terminate, test, and label Cat6/6A copper and fiber cabling, including fusion splicing.* Install cabling on new construction projects and live-store remodels, working around open stores, customers, and other trades.* Lay out and build network racks for Hy-Vee IT network, server, POS, and register equipment.* Install, configure, and troubleshoot phones, registers, network equipment, workstations, printers, and paging systems.* Read construction prints to plan cable pathways and elevations, and coordinate with other trades.* Complete service calls and keep work orders, timecards, and inventory accurate.* Thoroughly test systems before turnover. **Systems You'll Work On**Backbone and station cabling (Cat6/6A), fiber optic cabling including fusion splicing, network racks and server equipment, phone and paging systems, registers and MSRs, workstations and printers, point-to-point systems, and demarcation connections. **Your Skills*** Comfortable with hand and power tools; able to distinguish wire color codes.* Takes pride in clean, organized, well-labeled work.* Professional with customers and store teams. **Reporting Relationships****Accountable and Reports to:** Manager, Telecommunications**Direct Reports:** None **Education and Experience*** High school diploma or equivalent.* Experienced techs: commercial structured cabling, fiber, and/or network installation experience. Entry-level applicants: mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn.* Valid driver's license (no CDL required).* Able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical certification.* Pass a pre-employment drug screen.* BICSI Installer 1/2 or Technician certification preferred* FOA CFOT or equivalent fiber certification preferred* OSHA 10/30 and aerial/scissor lift certification preferred* Experience on active construction or live-remodel jobsites preferred **Physical Requirements*** Regularly lift and move up to 100 lbs; frequent kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching.* Work from extension ladders and scissor lifts at heights of 20+ ft. **Working Environment*** Based in Grimes, IA – travels across our 8-state territory.* Jobsites range from active construction to operating stores open to the public.* Company vehicle provided, and you're paid full wages for all drive time.* Available Monday 7:00 a.m. through Friday 4:00 p.m. Crews typically head out Monday morning and return mid-to-late week, depending on the schedule.* Weekends are off unless you're on call. On-call pays $200 per weekend (Friday 4:00 p.m. to Monday 7:00 a.m.) plus overtime pay for all hours worked.* Your choice of travel reimbursement: + **Hy-Vee plan:** Charge hotels and meals to a company credit card. Meals are covered up to $10 breakfast, $15 lunch, and $25 dinner, plus up to 15% tip. + **Legacy per diem plan:** $68 per travel day for meals ($51 on the days you leave and return), plus hotel reimbursement of $113–$153 per night depending on the city. **Career Path & Pay****Compensation Range:** $20–$35+/hr depending on level and experience (Trainee through Senior). **Levels: Trainee, Tech 1, Tech 2, Tech 3, Lead Tech, Sr. Tech** **Benefits & Perks*** Quarterly bonus based on Hy-Vee company performance.* 401(k) with company match of up to 3.5% when you contribute 7% of your pay. You're 100% vested from day one, and part of the match is invested in Hy-Vee stock, making you an employee-owner.* Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus short- and long-term disability, with more elective coverage available. HSA match of $500 (individual) or $1,000 (family) with the high-deductible plan.* Paid time off: 40 hours granted after your first 60 days, then about 2 hours accrued for every 40-hour week, increasing with years of service. Unused PTO is paid out if you leave. Accrual rates vary slightly by state.* Flexible time off: up to 48 additional hours per year for employees based in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.* Four weeks of paid parental leave.* Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year through Guild.* 10% employee discount on Hy-Vee purchases of $25 or more.* Company shirts, hard hat, and gloves provided, plus a $220/year pants allowance and $100/year Bluetooth/hands-free allowance.* All major tools and power tools provided. You bring your own personal hand tools.Looking to join our team of experts? Apply today.*Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.*