Cable Technician

TEKsystems; Virginia; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

TEKsystems in Sandston, VA is seeking entry level cable technicians to join a contract team building out data center cabling. You will assist higher level techs with pulling cable, installing cable trays, routing paths, and learning color codes while developing hands-on skills in structured cabling.

Responsibilities include pre-termination work, grounding, fire-stopping, and documenting work orders. You must be punctual, a team player, and prepared for longer shifts (10–12 hours, six days a

Qualifications

• Entry level position learning cabling on a grand scale.
• telecom cabling experience including pulling, termination and color codes.
• Ability to use hand tools and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist higher level techs with pulling cable and fiber; learn color codes and punching down.
• Install cable trays, pathways and build server racks.
• Follow prints and perform pre-termination procedures; verify lengths and labeling.
• Complete paperwork on time and uphold quality and safety standards.

Skills

Cable

Cat6

Cat5

Cable installation

Punchdown

Install

Structured cabling

Job description

Job Description

Qualifications

1. Any telecom experience (Installing cable trays, pulling cable/fiber, punch down, termination)

2. Experience working with hand tools

3. Construction experience following blueprints, building, etc.

Job Description

We have multiple needs open for entry level cable technician. These technicians will be learning cabling on a grand scale. They have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for them throughout the data center. Their role will be to assist the higher level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks. More than likely Tech's will start our installing cable tray's and building the server racks.

JOB DETAILS

1. Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method. Route cable through data center. Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables. Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.

2. Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

3. Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

4. Terminate low-voltage devices.

5. Follow prints.

6. Fully complete all paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).

7. Adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.

8. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Top Skills Details

Cable, Cat6, Cat5, Cable installation, Punchdown, Install, Structured cabling

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Punctual and team player, able to flexible on hours. If they get behind they will go to 10-12 hour days. 6 days a week

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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

This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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 Allegi