Cable Technician

Job Title: Cable Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on low-voltage cable installation within a commercial construction environment, supporting a long-term project at a hospital facility in Chattanooga, TN. You will install and route Cat5 and Cat6 cabling, perform terminations, and use a variety of hand and power tools to ensure high-quality, reliable network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install and route low-voltage cabling, including Cat5 and Cat6, in a commercial construction environment.

• Pull cable through pathways, ceilings, walls, and other building structures while maintaining proper cable management and organization.

• Terminate cable ends with RJ45 connectors and other required terminations, ensuring clean, accurate, and reliable connections.

• Follow cable pathways and installation plans to ensure adherence to project specifications and industry standards.

• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to cut, strip, crimp, and secure cables and related components.

• Assist with basic fiber and low-voltage cable handling as needed, following guidance and best practices.

• Read and interpret blueprints or construction drawings when available to understand cable routes and installation requirements.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and materials are properly stored and accounted for.

• Collaborate with other trades and team members on-site to coordinate installation activities and meet project timelines.

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment throughout the workday.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience installing low-voltage cabling, including Cat5 and Cat6.

• Proficiency in pulling, routing, and securing network cabling in commercial construction environments.

• Ability to terminate RJ45 connectors and perform cable terminations accurately and reliably.

• Ability to use hand tools such as wire cutters, cable strippers, crimping tools, snips, needle-nose pliers, adjustable wrenches or channel locks, nut drivers, and screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead).

• Ability to use basic power tools safely for cable installation tasks.

• Familiarity with cable pathways, cable management, and general cabling best practices.

• Reliability and punctuality to work a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from early morning to mid-afternoon.

• Commitment to following safety protocols and using required personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with fiber cable installation or handling is a strong plus.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or construction drawings is a significant advantage.

• Previous experience working in commercial construction environments.

• Strong attention to detail and quality in cable routing and terminations.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on active construction sites.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that is actively expanding its capabilities and supporting a long-term project, providing stability and continuity of work. The role offers consistent weekday hours, a professional construction environment, and the opportunity to build and refine your low-voltage installation skills on a high-profile commercial project.

Work Environment

This position is based on a commercial construction site in Chattanooga, TN, specifically within a hospital setting. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break. You will work in an active construction environment that requires regular use of hand and power tools and adherence to strict safety standards. The dress code includes jeans, a polo shirt, and required personal protective equipment, including an ANSI Type 2 hard hat and other PPE as needed. The work involves being on your feet, navigating a construction site, and working in and around ceilings, walls, and other building structures to install and route cabling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Chattanooga,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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.