Data Center Cable Technician

CareerCircle
Temple, TX, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$43,680.0 - $49,920.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Centers Routing Network Switches

Job description

Hand Tools Low Voltage Fiber Optics Patch Panels Communication Network Routing Strong Work Ethic Grounding Systems Business Valuation Telecommunications Category 6 Cabling Category 5 Cabling Structured Cabling Working at Heights Power Tool Operation Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency, As a Cable Technician I, you will support the installation and construction of critical data center infrastructure by:

  • Pulling and routing Cat5e/Cat6 and fiber optic cabling
  • Assisting technicians with installations
  • Handling and distributing materials throughout the job site
  • Installing cable tray, wireway, and support structures
  • Mounting racks, patch panels, and telecommunications equipment
  • Building telecommunications closets and equipment rooms
  • Installing grounding systems for racks and equipment
  • Assisting with terminations and punch-downs
  • Utilizing hand and power tools safely and efficiently
  • Working on ladders and elevated work areas
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, * Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
  • Tape measure
  • Torpedo level
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Channel lock pliers
  • Hammer
  • Snips
  • Cable stripper
  • Drywall saw
  • Flashlight
  • Work gloves, Hammers Cutters Operations Data Centers Screwdrivers Tape Measure Patch Panels Hammer Drills Keys And Locks Wire Strippers Network Switches Strong Work Ethic Business Valuation Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Drywall (Installation And Repair) +0 Data Center Cable Technician TEKsystems

Temple, TX*On-Site

Operations Low Voltage Strong Work Ethic Safety Procedures Business Valuation Telecommunications Power Tool Operation Full Stack Development Wire And Cable Pulling Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation +0 Data Center Cable Technician TEKsystems

Belton, TX*On-Site

Operations Hand Tools Low Voltage Fiber Optics Patch Panels Communication Network Routing Strong Work Ethic Grounding Systems Business Valuation Telecommunications Category 6 Cabling Category 5 Cabling Structured Cabling Working at Heights Power Tool Operation Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency

Requirements

We are seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join a long-term data center construction project in Temple, Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level cable technicians, cable installers, low-voltage professionals, trade school graduates, or individuals looking to build a career in the telecommunications industry., * Reliable transportation to the Temple job site

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Comfortable working at heights and using ladders
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various conditions
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • OSHA 10 Certification or willingness to obtain prior to start

Preferred:

  • Experience pulling cable
  • Data center, construction, low-voltage, or telecom experience
  • Cat6 installation experience
  • Punch-down and termination experience
  • Trade school or vocational training in low voltage or communications systems

Benefits & conditions

Monday - Friday

  • Current Hours: 6:45 AM - 3:45 PM
  • Potential transition to 10-hour shifts as project demands increase, * Contract-to-hire opportunity
  • Gain valuable telecommunications and infrastructure experience
  • Travel training opportunities available
  • Paid travel, lodging, and per diem during training
  • Career growth within the structured cabling and data center industry
  • Work alongside experienced technicians on a high-profile project

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belton, Texas. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/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

About the company

This project offers hands-on experience working on one of the largest and fastest-growing sectors in construction and technology. Candidates will receive training, work alongside experienced technicians, and gain valuable skills in structured cabling and data center infrastructure., 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., 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.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on www.careercircle.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

1:28 min

Network topology for distributed fish feeding nodes

Øivind Heggland Øivind Heggland · Europe 2026 Virtual

51 sec

Repurposing hardware and operating underwater data centers

Chris Heilmann +1 · LIVE

2:04 min

Enhancing network privacy with routing fees and onion routing

Andreas M Antonopoulos · LIVE

1:22 min

Assessing traditional channels for attracting top technical talent

Barbara Pirrera Barbara Pirrera +1 · WWC 2024

4:43 min

Connecting multiple container namespaces using virtual network bridges

Oliver Seitz Oliver Seitz · WWC 2025

1:51 min

Overview of the three Google Maps routing applications

Germán Álvarez · LIVE

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all