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# Data Center Cable Technician

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Fort Wayne, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $45,760.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Big Data, Data Centers
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f382dc52-8026-43bf-af5e-95f19e7c6159

## About the Role

* 6+ months of commercial low-voltage experience within a large commercial construction or data center environment
 * Knowledge and experience using basic telecom hand tools
 * Strong work ethic and willingness to perform physically demanding work
 * Comfortable:
 + Climbing ladders throughout the day
 + Lifting and moving materials
 + Building server cabinets and racks
 + Pulling and routing cable
 * Reliable attendance and punctuality
 * Ability to obtain:
 + OSHA 10 Certification before starting
 + Lift Certification before starting

Preferred Qualifications - stand out if you have these!

 * Data center experience
 * Structured cabling experience
 * Cable pulling experience
 * Cat5/Cat6 installation experience
 * Punch-down and termination experience
 * OSP (Outside Plant) experience is not required but is considered a strong plus

Top Skills

 * Low Voltage
 * Structured Cabling
 * Cable Pulling
 * Cat5 / Cat6
 * Telecommunications
 * Data Center
 * Cable Installation
 * Punchdown
 * Fiber Optics
 * Telecom Hand Tools

If you're looking to break into the data center industry and have at least six months of commercial low-voltage experience, this is an excellent opportunity to build valuable technical skills and grow your career.

## Description

* Opportunity to gain experience in a large-scale data center environment
 * Contract-to-hire career path
 * Consistent overtime available with a 50-hour work week
 * Exposure to structured cabling, server cabinet installation, and critical infrastructure projects
 * Work alongside experienced technicians and industry professionals

Responsibilities

 * Pull and route copper and fiber cabling throughout the data center
 * Assist with installation of structured cabling systems
 * Build and install server racks and cabinets
 * Label, organize, and dress cables according to project standards
 * Utilize basic telecom hand tools to complete installations
 * Work on ladders and lifts while following site safety procedures
 * Support day-to-day data center build-out activities
 * Maintain a clean and safe work environment


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