Senior Cable Technician

Job Description

This role is for an experienced Senior Cable Technician who serves as a working foreman or lead cable technician on a major TXE project in El Paso. The technician reports directly to the superintendent, leads cable installation crews by example, and performs hands-on work with CAT5 and CAT6 cabling, including basket tray wiring, pulling CAT6 copper cable, certifying patch connections, and building out IDF rooms in large commercial construction environments.

Pay is $35-40/hr plus $140-$160/day in per diem. All airfare and rental cars are paid for. No housing offered, per diem will cover that

Top Skills

• Access Controls (Must Have)

• Structured Cabling (Must Have)

• Security Systems (Nice to Have)

Responsibilities

• Lead cable installation crews on the TXE project in El Paso, serving as a working foreman and setting a high standard for quality and productivity.

• Report directly to the superintendent and communicate project status, crew performance, and any field issues in a clear and timely manner.

• Install and route CAT5 and CAT6 cabling, including pulling CAT6 copper cable through basket trays and other pathways in large commercial facilities.

• Wire and organize basket trays to ensure clean, efficient, and safe cable management throughout the project site.

• Build out IDF rooms, including cable routing, termination, labeling, and preparation for certification and testing.

• Perform patch certification and cable testing to verify performance, reliability, and adherence to project specifications and industry standards.

• Drive daily work plans for the crew, assign tasks, and ensure that all team members understand and follow project requirements and timelines.

• Maintain a strong focus on safety while working around active rail and industrial areas, ensuring all crew members follow PPE and safety protocols.

• Work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment, meeting project deadlines and adapting to changing field conditions.

• Collaborate with a skilled telecom team and other trades on site to coordinate work, resolve issues, and support successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• At least 10+ years of experience as a low voltage cable technician working with cable installations in the field.

• Extensive experience in large commercial construction environments, particularly with low voltage cabling and infrastructure.

• Hands-on expertise with CAT5 and CAT6 cabling, including pulling CAT6 copper cable and routing through basket trays.

• Proven experience running jobs, leading crews, or both, with the ability to act as a working foreman on active projects.

• Strong understanding of IDF buildouts, including cable routing, termination, labeling, and preparation for certification.

• Ability to perform cable and patch certification, ensuring installations meet performance and quality standards.

• Experience in construction and cable technology, with a focus on low voltage systems.

• Demonstrated ability to drive work and people, motivating crews and maintaining high productivity in the field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading crews or working in environments where you have directed work and coordinated team efforts.

• Comfort working in and around active rail and industrial areas, with attention to safety and site protocols.

• Ability to work in fast-paced, production-driven settings while maintaining quality and accuracy.

• Interest in or exposure to advanced fiber technologies and large-scale fiber systems.

• Potential to grow into lead splicer, quality assurance, or field engineering roles over time.

Why Work Here?

You join a team with a stable, long-term project pipeline that provides a consistent workload and reliable employment. You gain hands-on exposure to advanced fiber technologies and large-scale, high-strand-count fiber systems, enhancing your technical expertise. The environment supports clear career growth paths into lead splicer, quality assurance, or field engineering roles, allowing you to expand your responsibilities and advance your career. You work alongside a highly skilled, collaborative telecom team that values professionalism, teamwork, and continuous learning. Competitive compensation and per diem for eligible travel days further enhance the overall value of this opportunity.

Work Environment

The role combines field work with time in a controlled shop environment, offering a mix of on-site installation and preparation tasks. Work may involve using ladders, entering confined spaces, or operating in and around bucket trucks, requiring comfort with hands-on, physical tasks. The job takes place around active rail and industrial areas, where strict adherence to safety procedures is essential. Personal protective equipment is required and provided on site to support safe operations. The setting is fast-paced and production-driven, with clear performance expectations and a focus on meeting project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 El Paso,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.