Cable Technician 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems in Social Circle, GA is seeking a Cable Technician to contribute to large-scale data center and commercial build projects. You will install and route Cat5/Cat6 and fiber cabling, terminate cables, rack installations, and support blueprints and project specs.

This contract-to-hire role requires hands-on skills and reliable transportation to job sites. You'll work onsite in construction and data center environments, with pay ranging from $21 to $25 per hour, benefits eligible.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of commercial cabling experience.
• Structured cabling (Cat5/Cat6)
• Punch-downs and terminations
• Cable installation and routing
• Basic understanding of fiber optic cabling
• Ability to read blueprints and project specs
• Knowledge of communications color codes
• Reliable transportation to job sites

Responsibilities

• Install and route Cat5, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling
• Pull and terminate cables, including 110/66 blocks and patch panels
• Rack & stack installations and build out network closets
• Install cable trays, conduit, and wireways in commercial environments
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams
• Support data center builds both indoors and outdoors
• Use hand and power tools (drills, cutters, compression tools, etc.)

Skills

Commercial cabling

Structured cabling

Punch-downs

Cable installation

Fiber optics

Blueprints reading

Color codes

Transportation to job sites

Job description

Job Description

Cable Technician

Looking to grow your career in data centers and network infrastructure? This is a hands‑on opportunity to work on large-scale builds.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Install and route Cat5, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling
• Pull and terminate cables, including 110/66 blocks and patch panels
• Perform rack & stack installations and build out network closets
• Install cable trays, conduit, and wireways in commercial environments
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams
• Support data center builds both indoors and outdoors
• Use hand and power tools (drills, cutters, compression tools, etc.)

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of commercial cabling experience
• Experience with:
  • Structured cabling (Cat5/Cat6)
  • Punch-downs and terminations
  • Cable installation and routing
• Basic understanding of fiber optic cabling
• Ability to read blueprints and project specs
• Knowledge of communications color codes
• Reliable transportation to job sites

Nice to Have

• Fiber pulling experience
• Network equipment familiarity
• Data center or large commercial build experience

Work Environment

• Construction and data center settings
• Physically active role requiring lifting, tool usage, and movement

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Social Circle, GA.

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 Social Circle, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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 inform