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DAS Installation Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable, DC Power Cable and other appropriate components to NEC ...

Rightech

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Structured Cable Technician II / III

Parker, CO

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Run, terminate, and test CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables according to industry standards. * Drilling and Mounting: Drill and securely mount speakers and other equipment as required. * Ladder Work: Safely work ...

Aerotek

Cable Technician - Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

$20 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Pull and install CAT-5 and CAT-6 data cabling in commercial environments, including running cable through rafters and other building structures. * Terminate data cabling at the wall and in network ...

Image Power Inc

Equipment Prep Technician

Halethorpe, MD · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Will be trained to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical assemblies, and terminating and testing Cat 5 cable. Must be familiar with and able to operate hand ...

Image Power Inc

Equipment Prep Technician

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Will be trained to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical assemblies, and terminating and testing Cat 5 cable. Must be familiar with and able to operate hand ...

Image Power Inc

Equipment Prep Technician

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Will be trained to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical assemblies, and terminating and testing Cat 5 cable. Must be familiar with and able to operate hand ...

REV

Structured Cable Installer

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

REV has positions available for Structured Cable Installers within REV's Structured Wiring ... Experience installing Low Voltage CAT 5, CAT 6, Coax and fiber connections * Terminates various low ...

REV

Structured Cable Installer

Gonzales, LA

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

REV has positions available for Structured Cable Installers within REV's Structured Wiring ... Experience installing Low Voltage CAT 5, CAT 6, Coax and fiber connections * Terminates various low ...

Computech Ltd

Cable Technician

Ogden, UT · On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

Structured cabling experience - for example DAS, Call center, Network Operations Centers, Enterprise, Telecommunications networks etc Experience pulling a terminating Fiber, Coax and Cat 5 BICSI ...

Computech, Ltd

Cable Technician

Ogden, UT

$19.50 - $25/hr

Structured cabling experience - for example DAS, Call center, Network Operations Centers, Enterprise, Telecommunications networks etc Experience pulling a terminating Fiber, Coax and Cat 5 BICSI ...

Outsource

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Cable Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20 - $32/hr

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

Crewforce

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Cable Technician

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$18 - $35/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

Outsource

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Cable Technician

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

New

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Cable Technician

Omaha, NE · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

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Cable Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$15 - $26/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Cable Technician Duties : · Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment · Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution ...

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Cable Technician

Irving, TX · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

Cable Technician Duties : · Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment · Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly cat 5 cable in the United States is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectHourly Cat 5 CableNetwork Cable Installer
CredentialsBasic technical knowledge, possibly some certificationsCertifications in cabling and networking (e.g., BICSI, OSHA)
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, commercial buildings, data centersInstallation sites, data centers, offices
Industry UsageTelecommunications, IT infrastructureIT, telecommunications, networking services

Hourly Cat 5 Cable workers focus on installing and terminating Cat 5 cables, often with minimal certifications, working in various environments. Network Cable Installers typically have specialized certifications and handle more complex networking setups. Both roles are essential in building network infrastructure but differ in certification requirements and scope of work.

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DAS Installation Technician

Afl Telecommunications Llc

Dallas, TX

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue.  With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

Job Summary

The DAS Technician is a hands-on role that will work closely with the Construction Manager and other Installation Technicians. The duties will include, but not limited to: 
Installing DAS and BTS wireless equipment. To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable, DC Power Cable and other appropriate components to NEC standards. 

up to 80% Travel

 Responsibilities

  • Installing DAS wireless equipment using any combination of external and internal antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable and other appropriate components to NEC standard at customer job sites.
  • Mounting rack, wall and ceiling electronic DAS components.
  • Fusion splice fiber and test.
  • Connectorize 50 ohm RF cable and test.  
  • Troubleshoot new and existing DAS systems.
  • RF Coverage testing and optimization, pre and post construction.
  • RF and Cabling Site surveys.
  • Competence in Computer skills such as IP interfaces to GUI programmable systems.
  • Background and skillset for wiring DC power plants and low voltage circuits.
  • RF cable Sweep, PIM and Fiber testing.
  • Complete job related documentation and record keeping.
  • Keep the customer and company informed of progress of installation. 

Personal Qualities

  • Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
  • Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
  • Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
  • Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
  • Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

 

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of strongly related experience with BTS and DAS installations.
  • Knowledge of the terminology used in the in-building Distributed Antennae System (DAS) Industry
  • Must have the ability to install, terminate & splice fiber optical cables. Strong understanding of DAS and BTS infrastructure and related services
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
  • Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection.
  • Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point
  • Comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for pro-active management of projects and integration into processes
  • Must be willing and able to travel 80%-100%

 

Working Conditions

  • Use of small hand tools.
  • Use of power tools.
  • Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
  • Carrying of loads up & down stairs.
  • Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.
  • General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
  • Work indoor/outdoor with variable conditions
  • Regional travel required.
  • Must be able to work in the United States.

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