Data Center Cable Tech I - Long-Term Build, Paid Training

TEKsystems; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hosp.

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in Temple, TX is seeking a Cable Technician I for a large-scale data center build-out on a full-time, long-term project (minimum one year). You will pull and route Cat6 and low-voltage cabling, assist experienced technicians, and help set up telecommunications closets inside and outside the facility.

Travel to Ohio or Iowa for 3-6 weeks of paid training with a $50 per diem is required. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 3:45 PM, with potential transition to 10-hour shifts as

Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a construction environment.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Pull and route Cat6 and low-voltage cabling.
• Assist experienced technicians with installation activities.
• Transport, organize, and manage materials on-site.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Climb ladders and work in active construction environments.
• Install cable tray, wireway, bus duct, switches, receptacles, and related devices.
• Build telecommunications closets including: Backboards, Racks, Patch panels, Cross-connects, Fiber optic hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling.
• Complete basic terminations including 110 and 66 blocks and patch panels.
• Assist with conduit installation and wire pulling activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area while following all site safety requirements.

Skills

Cat6 Cable Installation

Punchdown Experience

Cable Pulling

Hand and Power Tool Usage

Ability to Read and FollowInstallation

Tools

Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers

Drywall Saw

Torpedo Level

Tape Measure

Snips

Needle Nose Pliers

Channel Lock Pliers

Hammer

Cable Stripper

Flashlight

Work Gloves

Job description

TEKsystems in Temple, TX is seeking a Cable Technician I for a large-scale data center build-out on a full-time, long-term project (minimum one year). You will pull and route Cat6 and low-voltage cabling, assist experienced technicians, and help set up telecommunications closets inside and outside the facility.

Travel to Ohio or Iowa for 3-6 weeks of paid training with a $50 per diem is required. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 3:45 PM, with potential transition to 10-hour shifts as