Data Center Cable Technicians- Open To Relocation | Paid Travel + Hotel

TEKsystems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel housing for travelers

Paid travel time

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Cable Technician for a contract-to-hire role based in Las Cruces, NM. You will join a team of experienced technicians to help build and install the infrastructure that keeps large-scale data centers running.

Responsibilities include pulling, routing and installing cable, handling basic terminations, and using hand and power tools while working indoors and outdoors. The job is onsite, roughly 50 hours per week, with pay ranging from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour and per

Qualifications

• Hard-working, dependable and ready to learn.
• Comfortable working with hands and using basic hand/power tools.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Pulling, routing, and installing cable.
• Assist experienced Level 2 technicians with installations.
• Run, organize, and handle materials; use hand and power tools.
• Install cable tray, wireway, switches, racks and related equipment.
• Assist with patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic hardware, and backboards.
• Support grounding of racks, equipment, and cabling.

Skills

Cable installation

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• $68/day per diem

Job Details

• Location: El Paso, TX
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week
• Employment: 6-month contract-to-hire
• Company-paid hotel housing for qualifying travelers throughout the project
• $68/day per diem
• Paid travel time to the assigned project location
• Long-term career and advancement opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

As a Cable Technician, you'll work alongside experienced technicians to help build and install the infrastructure that keeps large-scale data centers running.

Responsibilities May Include

• Pulling, routing, and installing cable
• Assisting experienced Level 2 technicians with installations
• Running, organizing, and handling materials
• Using hand and power tools
• Installing cable tray, wireway, switches, receptacles, racks, and related equipment
• Assisting with the installation of patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic hardware, and backboards
• Supporting grounding of racks, equipment, and cabling
• Completing basic cable terminations and connections
• Working from ladders and supporting installations in different areas of the facility
• Helping with general construction and installation needs to keep the project moving

What We're Looking For

• Hard-working, dependable, and ready to learn
• Comfortable working with their hands
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move materials up to 75 lbs
• Comfortable working on ladders, at heights, and occasionally in confined spaces
• Willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Interested in building a long-term career in the data center/technology industry

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't just a short-term labor job. It's an opportunity to get your foot in the door of the data center industry , learn valuable technical skills, and potentially transition into a long-term position with a company that values internal growth.

If you have experience in construction, cable installation, warehouse operations, electrical work, low-voltage work, telecom, or other hands-on environments , your background could transfer well.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Cruces, NM.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Las Cruces,NM.

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.