Job Description

Entry-Level Cable Technician – Data Center

Top Skills & Qualifications

• Any telecom or low-voltage experience (pulling cable/fiber, punch-downs, terminations, cable trays)
• Comfort using basic hand tools
• Construction experience following blueprints or prints
• Will consider candidates with limited experience who are eager to learn

Job Description

Our client has multiple openings for entry-level Cable Technicians to support a large-scale data center build. Technicians will be trained on data center cabling from the ground up and will work alongside technicians and team leads to build out the cabling infrastructure.

This is a hands-on opportunity to learn the telecom trade in a fast-paced construction environment. Most technicians will start by installing cable trays and building server racks, then progress into pulling cable and fiber, learning color codes, and performing terminations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pull copper and fiber cables throughout the data center
• Drop cable through walls using fish tape or similar methods
• Install cable support systems (cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, bridal rings, trapeze)
• Perform pre-termination work (organizing, dressing, labeling, determining slack)
• Build and install server racks and pathways
• Assist with grounding of racks, equipment, and cabling
• Perform fire-stopping procedures (install sleeves, core drilling, pulling cable through penetrations)
• Terminate low-voltage cabling as trained
• Follow blueprints, prints, and work instructions
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, work orders, material transfers, etc.)
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and site regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a team environment
• Flexible with work hours; overtime expected when projects fall behind
  • Shifts may extend to 10–12 hours
  • Up to 6 days per week
• Comfortable working in an active construction site
• Comfortable working at heights
• Ability to handle fast-paced work, organization, and direct supervision

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

This role offers a great entry point into the telecommunications and data center industry for candidates with little to no prior experience. This hands-on training can lead to long-term career growth supporting major data center clients. With experience in this environment, technicians can advance into higher-level cable technician or data center technician roles.

Work Environment

• Large, ongoing data center construction site (over 2.5 million square feet)
• High-energy , fast-moving environment focused on meeting build milestones

This is a Contract position based out of Sandston, VA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026.

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.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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