Location: Austin, TX (Projects throughout the Austin area)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 Months)

Pay Rate: $20-$22/hour

Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Are you looking to start a career in the telecommunications and low-voltage industry? We are seeking motivated, dependable individuals who are eager to learn and grow as Entry-Level Cable Technicians. This role is ideal for candidates who have completed a low-voltage trade school program or have some exposure to construction, cabling, or telecommunications work and want to develop a long-term career.

This position offers hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and exposure to commercial cabling projects across the Austin area.

As a Cable Technician I, you will support experienced technicians and assist with commercial structured cabling installations by:

• Pulling and routing copper and fiber cabling
• Assisting higher-level technicians with installation projects
• Loading, unloading, and handling materials on job sites
• Operating hand and power tools safely
• Climbing ladders and working at heights when required
• Installing cable tray, wireway, conduit, and related infrastructure
• Building and organizing telecommunications closets
• Mounting backboards, racks, patch panels, and hardware
• Performing cable terminations and punch-downs on patch panels and blocks
• Installing grounding systems for telecommunications equipment
• Supporting wire-pulling and conduit installation activities
• Maintaining job-site safety standards and cleanliness
• Following project specifications and supervisor direction

• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Trade school graduates with low-voltage, telecommunications, or electrical training are highly preferred
• Basic understanding of cabling, construction, or telecommunications environments
• Reliable transportation to project sites in the Austin area
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Comfortable working on ladders and at heights
• OSHA 10 Certification or ability to obtain before starting
• Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn

Candidates should possess and be proficient with:

• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
• Tape measure
• Hammer
• Drywall saw
• Torpedo level
• Snips (with belt sheath)
• Needle-nose pliers
• Channel-lock pliers
• Cable stripper
• Flashlight
• Work gloves

• Cable installation experience
• Cable pulling
• Punch-down terminations
• Structured cabling knowledge
• Data or telecommunications installation experience
• Construction site experience

• Competitive pay: $20-$22/hour
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential
• Extensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities to advance into Technician II and specialized roles
• Exposure to telecommunications, security, and communications projects
• Stable work with one of the industry's largest and most established integrators
• Diverse commercial project experience

Eligible employees may receive access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Coverage
• Transportation Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave (where applicable)

If you're looking to start a rewarding career in structured cabling and telecommunications, we want to hear from you. Join a team that values hard work, professional development, and long-term career growth while working on exciting commercial projects throughout the Austin area.

Keywords: Cable Technician, Cable Installer, Data Technician, Structured Cabling Technician, Low Voltage Technician, Telecom Technician, Cable Puller, Entry-Level Technician, Trade School Graduate, Telecommunications Installer.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of