Technician I - Structured Cabling ($1,500 Sign-on bonus)

Ies Communications, Llc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Overtime available

Job summary

IES Communications in Reno, NV is seeking a Communications Technician I to join our structured cabling team. This entry-level role targets candidates with zero to one year of experience and offers hands-on growth in a fast-growing field.

The position includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid across the first year and overtime opportunities. Responsibilities include installing outlets, routing cables, performing pre-termination tasks, and building closets with racks and patch panels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Zero to one year of experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Must meet company minimum driving standards (preferred).
• Must be able to use all required tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture, and wall applications.
• Drop and route cable through walls and modular furniture using fish tape and other methods.
• Perform pre-termination procedures including organizing, forming, dressing, and labeling cables.
• Suspend and support cable using cable tray, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems.
• Build and outfit closets including backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware, and equipment grounding.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Screwdriver

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Tape measure

Snips

Pliers

Hammer

Wrench set

Cable stripper

Flashlight

Gloves

Job description

Location: Reno, NV The Communications Technician I is an entry-level role on our structured cabling team. This position is ideal for candidates with zero to one year of experience in the structured cabling industry who are ready to build hands‑on technical skills in a fast‑growing field.

Technician I - Structured Cabling | $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

This position includes a $1,500 sign‑on bonus, paid in three installments over your first year of employment at the 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month employment milestones. Each installment is contingent upon active employment and being in good standing with the company at the time of payment. Sign‑on bonus payments are treated as taxable income and subject to applicable withholdings. Overtime is available.

Responsibilities

• Install work area outlets for floor, modular furniture, and wall applications
• Drop and route cable through walls and modular furniture using fish tape and other methods
• Perform pre‑termination procedures including organizing, forming, dressing, and labeling cables
• Suspend and support cable using cable tray, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, and trapeze systems
• Build and outfit closets including backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware, and equipment grounding

Min: USD $18.00/Yr.

Max: USD $23.00/Yr.

Qualifications

• Work Environment Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor construction environments, travel within branch or regional territory as needed, and work at heights, on ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Self‑motivated, professional, and positive in approach
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to read, write, and present effectively
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, and project documents or willingness to learn
• Promotes company culture and mission to employees, vendors, clients, and business partners
• Supports process improvement initiatives

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, move up to 75 pounds, distinguish colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

Required Tools

Screwdriver (flathead and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips with belt sheath, needle nose and channel lock pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, and gloves.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Zero to one year of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred
• Must meet company minimum driving standards (preferred)
• Must be able to use all required tools effectively

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,000 employees at over 90 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

EEO Statement

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females. Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

EEO & Affluent Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender in identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affluent Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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Languages

English/Spanish

Right to Work

English, Spanish

Workplace Type

Onsite