Data Center Cabling Technician - Entry Level

TEK Systems; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hotel

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

Long-term disability

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks cable technicians for a long-term data center build project in San Antonio, TX. This entry-level role supports experienced teams in pulling, routing, and terminating structured cabling and related infrastructure, with a focus on safety and learning on the job.

You will handle materials, climb ladders, and work outdoors in a construction environment, earning $21.00–$25.00 per hour on a fully onsite contract-to-hire path. OSHA 10 is preferred or obtainable before start.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of structured cabling experience.
• Experience pulling, routing, and terminating cable.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a construction environment.
• Comfortable working on ladders and at heights.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must have basic hand tools and be comfortable using power tools.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred or ability to obtain prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Pull and route network and communications cabling.
• Assist experienced technicians with structured cabling installations.
• Handle and transport materials throughout the project site.
• Install cable trays, wireways, racks, patch panels, and related infrastructure.
• Build telecommunications closets and install supporting hardware.
• Terminate and test cabling connections.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Climb ladders and work at various heights as needed.
• Support fiber optic and copper cabling installations.
• Follow safety procedures and project standards.

Skills

Structured cabling

Drivers license

Hand tools

Power tools

OSHA 10 preferred

Tools

Screwdrivers

Tape measure

Pliers

Cable stripper

Snips

Hammer

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Flashlight

Work gloves

Job description

TEKsystems seeks cable technicians for a long-term data center build project in San Antonio, TX. This entry-level role supports experienced teams in pulling, routing, and terminating structured cabling and related infrastructure, with a focus on safety and learning on the job.

You will handle materials, climb ladders, and work outdoors in a construction environment, earning $21.00–$25.00 per hour on a fully onsite contract-to-hire path. OSHA 10 is preferred or obtainable before start.