Cable Puller / Construction / Data Center Technician 1 & 2

TEKsystems; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is hiring for a Cable Puller / Infrastructure Technician to support a major data center build in Red Oak, TX, onsite. The contract role runs 4–8 months with strong potential for extension and possible full-time conversion. Pay is $25.00/hr with heavy overtime (80 hrs/week, 1.5x) and start date Oct 5, 2026.

6–7 days per week, 12-hour shifts, with occasional Sunday work. Shuttle transportation is provided to the job site.

Qualifications

• Fiber optic and copper cabling experience in data centers.
• Ability to pull, route, dress, label, and terminate cabling.
• Experience with rack-and-stack of network gear.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and install fiber optic and copper cabling across the data center.
• Run, pull, dress, bundle, and label network cabling to project standards.
• Rack and stack network equipment and supporting infrastructure.
• Perform fiber and copper terminations.
• Install and connect pre-terminated fiber into cassettes and patch panels.
• Maintain cable organization and pathway management for large deployments.
• Support data center buildouts while following safety standards.
• Follow site safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Copper cabling installation

Cable termination

Rack & stack

Structured cabling standards

Data center environment

Cable management

Tools

OTDR testing

Fluke testing equipment

Job description

Cable Puller / Infrastructure Technician / Data Center Technician I & II

Location: Red Oaks, TX (100% Onsite)

$25.00/hr | Approx 80 Hours/Week | Heavy Overtime at x1.5 Pay ($37.50/hr)

Expected Start Date: October 5, 2026

Contract Length: 4 to 8 Month Contract with Strong Potential for Extension & Permanent Hire

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking experienced Cable Pullers, Infrastructure Technicians, and Data Center Technicians to support a large-scale data center build project in Red Oaks, TX. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile infrastructure deployment with the potential for long-term employment based on performance.

High-performing technicians may be considered for full-time conversion opportunities.

Random onsite drug testing is required.

Schedule

Candidates must be flexible and comfortable working extended shifts in a fast-paced construction and data center environment.

• 6-7 days per week

• 12-hour shifts

• Monday-Saturday (must be open to Sunday work as needed)

Early Access Crew

• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM

Full Access Crew (November)

• Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM

• Night Shift: 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM

Transportation Requirement: Employees must arrive at the designated shuttle location by 6:15 AM or 6:15 PM and utilize company-provided transportation to the job site.

Key Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and install fiber optic and copper cabling throughout the data center environment

• Run, pull, dress, bundle, and label network cabling according to project standards

• Rack and stack network equipment and supporting infrastructure

• Perform fiber and copper terminations

• Install and connect pre-terminated fiber into cassettes and patch panels

• Maintain cable organization and pathway management for large-scale deployments

• Support data center infrastructure buildouts while adhering to quality and safety standards

• Follow all site safety policies and procedures

Fiber Experience Preferred

Technicians should have experience working with backbone fiber installations, including:

• 288-count fiber

• 144-count fiber

• Single-mode and multi-mode fiber environments

• Fiber routing, dressing, and cable management

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiber optic installation experience

• Copper cabling installation experience

• Ability to pull, route, dress, label, and terminate cabling

• Experience with rack & stack activities

• Familiarity with structured cabling standards

• Data center, telecommunications, or large commercial construction experience

Bonus Skills

• Fiber testing and troubleshooting experience

• OTDR testing

• Fluke testing equipment

• Network infrastructure validation and certification

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a dependable, safety-focused technician with hands-on data center or structured cabling experience. Candidates must be comfortable working long shifts, maintaining attention to detail, and performing physically demanding work in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity to gain experience on a major data center build with strong extension and conversion potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Red Oak, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

benefits 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 Red Oak,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.