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Level 1 Cable Tech

Jobs via Dice, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Job Summary Low Voltage Cable Technician – Entry-Level & Experienced. Technicians need to be available to help pull cable and terminate keystone‑style jacks at a large construction site.

Responsibilities

Pulling, terminating and testing cat5/6 and fiber optic cables.

Installing cabling infrastructure such as racks and cabinets.

Installing network racks and cabinets in server rooms.

Reviewing all job documentation for assigned projects, including floor plans, equipment locations, reflected ceiling plans, conduit call‑outs, wall elevations, signal flow diagrams and cable pull schedules.

Physical and Work Conditions The role requires the employee to regularly stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl and stoop. The employee uses hands to finger, handle, feel objects and type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Use of power tools is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 months of cabling experience (or cabling trade school experience).

Experience pulling, terminating and testing cat5/6.

Reliable transportation.

Must pass a driving background check.

Positive attitude and strong communication skills.

PPE before starting: hard hat with chin straps, safety glasses, steel‑toed shoes, vest.

Required Tools

Tool pouch

Pencil/pen/sharpie

Packet/box knife

Wire strippers

Impact tool (punchdown for 66 and 100 block)

Flashlight or headlamp

10‑in‑1 screwdriver

Security bit screwdriver

Torpedo 9" magnetic level

Hammer

Channel locks

Tape measure (at least 25 feet)

Diagonal side cutters

Long‑nose pliers

Drywall saw

Low‑voltage snips

Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits Pay range: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident & hospital, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D), short‑ and long‑term disability, Health Spending Account, transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program and paid time off (PTO, vacation or sick leave). Eligibility may vary by classification and length of employment.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31 2025.

EEO Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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