Job Description
**Hiring Cable Splicers - Data Center Opportunity**
**Position: Cable Splicer**
**Location:** Based in Des Moines, Iowa (Travel to Cedar Rapids, Monday-Friday)
**Employment Type:** Full-Time
**Description** - A leading communications contractor is seeking a skilled Cable Splicer to support structured cabling and fiber optic projects in Cedar Rapids. This role involves weekly travel (Monday-Friday) with hotel accommodations and a $35 daily per diem provided. Technicians return home to Des Moines each weekend.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Splice, terminate, and test copper and fiber optic cables
+ Perform ribbon splicing for high-count fiber installations
+ Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
+ Conduct cable routing, labeling, and documentation
+ Operate hand tools, fusion splicers, and test equipment
+ Ensure all work meets industry standards and safety regulations
**Qualifications**
+ Experience in cable splicing (Ribbon preferred) or structured cabling
+ Familiarity with CAT5e, CAT6, and fiber optic systems
+ Experience with ribbon splicing preferred
+ Ability to travel Monday-Friday and work on-site in Cedar Rapids
+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
+ Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
**Compensation & Benefits**
+ Competitive hourly wage based on experience
+ $35/day per diem plus hotel accommodations during travel
+ Full-time hours with overtime potential
+ Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
**Apply Now - If you're ready to take your cabling skills on the road and be part of a high-performing team, apply today.**
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Des Moines,IA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.
**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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Weekend work,
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