Cable Technician

TEKsystems; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision

401(k) Plan

Pre-tax Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

Transportation Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Summerville, SC is hiring an Entry-Level Data Center Technician to support data center infrastructure projects. No telecom experience required; candidates with a construction or general labor background are encouraged to apply.

Expect physical work, ladder usage, and collaboration with seasoned technicians to grow into lead roles. Compensation starts at $20.00/hour with benefits and a clear path to permanent advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Reliable attendance and dependable work history.
• Comfortable performing physical work for 10-hour shifts.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including heat and cold.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and around construction environments.
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and routing cabling throughout the data center.
• Building, stacking, and assembling server racks.
• Drilling and mounting equipment as needed.
• Scanning, labeling, and organizing equipment and cabling.
• Assisting experienced technicians with installation projects.
• Working on ladders and lifts while following safety procedures.
• Supporting daily construction and infrastructure build-out activities.

Skills

Reliability

Safety Awareness

Attention to Detail

Construction Experience

General Labor

Cable Pulling

Low Voltage Installation

Scissor Lift Operation

Teamwork

Mechanical Aptitude

Job description

Entry-Level Data Center Technician

We're hiring entry-level technicians to support data center infrastructure projects. No telecom experience is required. We're looking for dependable individuals with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and experience working in physically demanding environments. This is a great opportunity for someone with a history in construction, general labor, the military, electrical work, or a skilled trade who wants to build a career in the technology industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Pulling and routing cabling throughout the data center
• Building, stacking, and assembling server racks
• Drilling and mounting equipment as needed
• Scanning, labeling, and organizing equipment and cabling
• Assisting experienced technicians with installation projects
• Working on ladders and lifts while following safety procedures
• Supporting daily construction and infrastructure build-out activities

What We're Looking For

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable attendance and dependable work history
• Comfortable performing physical work for 10-hour shifts
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including heat and cold
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and around construction environments
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety

Preferred Experience

• Construction
• General Labor
• Military Service
• Electrical Work
• Low Voltage or Cable Installation
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Scissor Lift Operation

Ideal Candidate

The best fit for this role is someone who shows up every day, works hard, takes direction well, and wants to grow their career. We're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, and have the potential to develop into future lead technicians and supervisors.

Key Skills

• Reliability
• Safety Awareness
• Attention to Detail
• Construction Experience
• General Labor
• Cable Pulling
• Low Voltage Installation
• Scissor Lift Operation
• Teamwork
• Mechanical Aptitude

This position offers long-term project stability, valuable hands-on experience, and a clear path to advance within the organization for those who demonstrate strong performance and leadership potential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Summerville, SC.

Pay And Benefits

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

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Summerville, SC.

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

We uphold the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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.