Cable Technician - Entry Level or Skilled

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

-Position Overview

• A Cable Technician is needed to support commercial structured cabling projects involving data and fiber installation. This role is open to both entry‑level candidates with foundational skills and experienced technicians with advanced cabling knowledge.

-Compensation

• Starting pay: $20 - $23 hourly for entry-level / $24+ hourly for skilled & experienced cable techs (such as Tech II or III)

-Key Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and test copper and fiber cabling

• Assist with or perform fiber splicing, connector installation, and troubleshooting

• Install cable pathways, racks, ladder trays, patch panels, and related infrastructure

• Read and follow cabling layouts, drawings, and project documentation

• Label, document, and certify cabling according to project standards

• Maintain safe work practices and adhere to job‑site protocols

• Support project leads and collaborate with team members

-Required Qualifications

• Open to entry‑level and experienced technicians

• Data/Fiber experience preferred but not required for entry‑level consideration (need construction experience for entry-level)

• Basic understanding of structured cabling systems; advanced skills preferred for higher pay tiers

• Ability to follow technical direction and work independently or as part of a team

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.