Data Center Cabling Technician: Cat6 & Low-Voltage

TEKsystems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Datacenter Cable Technician in Charlotte, NC for a contract, fully onsite role. The position focuses on pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating Cat5e/Cat6 cabling to TIA/EIA standards, with supervision for RJ45 and patch panel terminations.

Training will cover fiber handling and basic punch-downs while ensuring safety and organized work practices. Ideal candidates have intermediate experience with structured cabling, low voltage systems, and telecom terms.

Qualifications

• Termination/punchdown
• Construction Experience

Responsibilities

• Pull, dress, and label cabling according to standards.
• Begin RJ45 connector and patch panel terminations with guidance.
• Assist in labeling and cable identification.
• Learn and perform basic punch-downs for telecom blocks.
• Support cable testing using basic tools under supervision.
• Gain exposure to fiber cable dressing and basic handling.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Take direction from senior technicians and supervisors.

Skills

Cable

Cat6

Cabling

Cable installation

Punchdown

Install

Cable puller

Structured cabling

Cable tech

Telecommunication

Low voltage

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Datacenter Cable Technician in Charlotte, NC for a contract, fully onsite role. The position focuses on pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating Cat5e/Cat6 cabling to TIA/EIA standards, with supervision for RJ45 and patch panel terminations.

Training will cover fiber handling and basic punch-downs while ensuring safety and organized work practices. Ideal candidates have intermediate experience with structured cabling, low voltage systems, and telecom terms.