Cable Installation Apprentice Jobs in Austin, TX

Pay: $23-$26/hr
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Project Duration: Minimum 1-Year Data Center Build
Training Available: Iowa or Ohio (3-6 weeks) with Paid Travel, Lodging & Per Diem
About the Opportunity
IES Communications is seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join a long-term data center construction project in Temple, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level candidates looking to build a career in structured cabling, telecommunications, data centers, and low-voltage infrastructure.
The project is expected to last at least one year, with the opportunity to convert to a permanent employee after six months based on performance and business needs.
Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Current Hours: 6:45 AM - 3:45 PM
• Potential transition to 10-hour shifts as project demands increase
• Overtime opportunities may be available

Paid Training Opportunity
Candidates selected from the Temple area may be required to attend training at an active IES project site in Ohio or Iowa prior to the Temple project launch.
Training Benefits

• 3-6 weeks of paid training
• Flights or mileage covered
• Lodging provided
• $50/day per diem paid 7 days per week
• Return to Temple, TX for project start

Job Responsibilities
As a Cable Technician I, you will assist in the construction and installation of critical data center infrastructure.
Daily Responsibilities

• Pull Cat6 and fiber optic cables
• Assist Cable Technician II personnel with installations
• Run, stage, and handle materials throughout the job site
• Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently
• Work on ladders and at elevated heights
• Install cable tray, wireway, buss duct, switches, receptacles, and related infrastructure
• Build telecommunications closets and equipment rooms
• Mount and install:
  • Backboards
  • Equipment racks
  • Patch panels
  • Cross-connects
  • Fiber optic hardware
• Install grounding systems for racks, equipment, and cabling
• Perform IDC connections including:
  • 110 blocks
  • 66 blocks
  • Patch panel terminations
• Assist with conduit installation and wire pulling
• Operate tools such as:
  • Cable cutters
  • Hammer drills
  • Compression tools
  • Jackhammers
  • Other installation equipment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 40 pounds or more
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors
• Comfortable climbing ladders and working at heights
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work in a physically demanding construction environment
• Must possess and be proficient with required hand tools

Required Skills

• Cat6 Cabling
• Punchdown Experience
• Cable Installation
• Material Handling
• Hand and Power Tool Usage

Required Tools
Candidates should possess the following tools:

• Phillips screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Drywall saw
• Torpedo level
• Tape measure
• Snips with belt sheath
• Needle nose pliers
• Channel lock pliers
• Hammer
• Cable stripper
• Flashlight
• Work gloves

Ideal Backgrounds

• Cable Technician
• Cable Installer
• Cable Puller
• Data Technician
• Low Voltage Technician
• Electrical Apprentice
• Telecommunications Technician
• Trade School Graduate
• Construction Laborer interested in a technical career

Why Join IES Communications?

• Long-term data center project
• 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity
• Gain experience in structured cabling and fiber optics
• Paid travel, lodging, and per diem during training
• Work alongside experienced technicians
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent employee after six months
• Build valuable skills in one of the fastest-growing industries in construction and technology
• Competitive pay of $23-$26/hr

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Austin,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
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We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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