Foreman - Cable Technician

<strong style="font-weight:700;">Job Title: Foreman - Cable Technician</strong><br /><strong>Job Description</strong><p>We are seeking dedicated Cable Technicians to join our team for an exciting project at data centers. Your primary responsibilities will include spotting for other techs on eco lifts, running and pulling cables between colos, dressing and organizing cables along cable trays, managing cable systems, and labeling cables. You will work at ground level or from an eco lift, 10-12 feet in the air. No prior cabling experience is necessary, but it would be advantageous. We are looking for candidates who are comfortable working from heights and eager to learn.<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Spotting for other technicians on eco lifts.</li><li>Running and pulling cables between colos.</li><li>Dressing and organizing cables along cable trays.</li><li>Managing cable systems and labeling cables.</li><li>Working at ground level or from an eco lift.</li></ul><strong>Essential Skills</strong><ul><li>6+ months of hands-on work experience within cabling, construction, installation, or industrial assembly.</li><li>Experience on construction sites (6 months to 1 year).</li><li>Mechanical aptitude (6 months to 1 year).</li><li>Ability to follow blueprints for assembling trays, racks, and laying out wires.</li></ul><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong><ul><li>Must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.</li><li>Self-motivated and positive approach.</li><li>Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentations.</li><li>Ability to interpret blueprints and other project documents.</li><li>Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds, and move up to 75 pounds.</li><li>Ability to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals.</li><li>Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.</li><li>Regular attendance is mandatory.</li></ul><strong>Why Work Here?</strong><p>Our organization offers health, life, and dental benefits along with a 401K plan. We are committed to building teams for long-term projects and providing stable work opportunities, with potential for two to three years of work and continued project bids.<p><strong>Work Environment</strong><p>This job is performed indoors, primarily on active construction sites. You will work five 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday (7am-5:30pm), though 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 organization provides a high-visibility vest, hearing protection, and work gloves.<p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, IA.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.<p>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: <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Medical, dental & vision <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Short and long-term disability <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Health Spending Account (HSA) <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Transportation benefits <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Employee Assistance Program <br /><span style="margin-left:10px;">• </span> Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.<p> </p> <p> </p> <h4>About Aerotek:</h4> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>