Onsite Base Cabling Technician – Fiber & Copper

TEKsystems; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an entry-level Cable Technician for onsite work at Offutt Air Force Base, NE. The role involves installing and terminating copper and fiber cabling, running and dressing cables, labeling, and building out network equipment in a secured base environment.

Responsibilities include installing CAT5/6, fiber, patch panels, and testing equipment; strong emphasis on adherence to floor plans, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of cabling experience
• Read and interpret floor plans, drawings, specifications, and cut sheets
• Properly sets up a variety of copper and fiber testers
• Performs system testing and troubleshooting as required
• Terminates, labels, tests, and troubleshoots optical fiber and copper installations
• Assist in developing Installers to complete tasks and responsibilities of a Technician
• Oversee job site organization and housekeeping
• Maintain professional appearance and compliance with customer security requirements
• Excel in testing and troubleshooting technical tasks

Responsibilities

• Install, dress, and terminate structured cabling systems
• Run, dress, test, and terminate CAT5, CAT6, and fiber
• Build out network equipment, rack and stack
• Cable installing, dressing, labeling, and material management
• Read floor plans and cut sheets to guide installation
• Ensure proper labeling and testing of cabling systems

Skills

Cat5

Cat6

Cable dressing

Termination testing

Patch panels

Copper cable

Cable installation

Cabling

Cable tech

Cable tray

Punchdown

Structured cabling

Tools

Copper testers

Fiber testers

Cable testers

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an entry-level Cable Technician for onsite work at Offutt Air Force Base, NE. The role involves installing and terminating copper and fiber cabling, running and dressing cables, labeling, and building out network equipment in a secured base environment.

Responsibilities include installing CAT5/6, fiber, patch panels, and testing equipment; strong emphasis on adherence to floor plans, safety, and quality.