We are seeking dedicated Cable Technicians to join our team for an exciting project at a Data Center. This position involves running and pulling cables between colos, dressing and organizing cables along cable trays, managing cable systems, and labeling cables. Technicians will work at ground level or from an eco lift approximately 10-12 feet in the air. Prior cabling experience is not necessary, but advantageous. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable working from heights and eager to learn.
ResponsibilitiesSpotting for other technicians on eco lifts.Running and pulling cables between colos.Dressing and organizing cables along cable trays.Managing cable systems and labeling cables.Working off construction prints to assemble trays, racks, and laying out wires.
Essential Skills6+ months of hands-on work experience within cabling, construction, installation, or industrial assembly.Experience on construction sites (6 months to 1 year).Mechanical aptitude (6 months to 1 year).Ability to follow blueprints for assembling trays, racks, and laying out wires.
Additional Skills & QualificationsAttention to detail.Problem-solving skills.Team player.Good communication skills.Must be self-motivated and professional.Ability to interpret blueprints and project documents.Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy working for a company with strong commitments to team building and professional growth. We offer comprehensive health, life, and dental benefits, along with a 401K plan. The company is slated for 2-3 years of continuous work and is actively bidding for more projects.
Work Environment
This job is performed indoors, primarily on active construction sites. Work hours are five 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday (7am-5:30pm), although hours may change based on project demands. The environment includes large, active construction areas with moving equipment and potential hazards. Workers are required to wear steel-toed boots, a clean pair of jeans, and a work-appropriate shirt. The client provides a high-visibility vest, hearing protection, and work gloves.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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 West Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
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\n \nThe 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.
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