Hands On Technician

TEKsystems • Town of Somerset, NY

2d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

TEKsystems is seeking an Entry‑Level Cable Technician I to support commercial low‑voltage and structured cabling projects. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to get started in the low‑voltage industry. No advanced experience required — training will be provided.
The Cable Technician I will assist senior technicians with cable installation, material handling, and basic labor tasks on job sites.

Requirements

• Entry-level experience welcome
• Construction, electrical, or labor experience is a plus
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Reliable and dependable

Responsibilities

• Pull and route cable
• Assist Cable Technicians II and senior technicians
• Run and handle materials
• Use basic hand and power tools
• Climb ladders and work at heights
• Help lay out and install cable tray, wireway, and other devices
• Assist with building telecom closets:
• Mount backboards
• Install racks and patch panels
• Assist with grounding
• Assist with basic punchdown work (110/66 blocks)
• Support conduit installation and wire pulling
• Operate tools and equipment such as:
• Cable cutters
• Hammer drills
• Compression tools
• Other basic construction tools
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Follow all safety and job‑site rules

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed