Data Center Cabling Technician — Entry-Level, Long-Term Project

TEK Systems; Council Bluffs (IA); 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 (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking motivated Cable Technicians for a long-term data center build in Council Bluffs, IA. This entry-level role focuses on gaining hands-on structured cabling experience on a major project.

You will pull and route cabling, assist seasoned techs, and handle materials across the site while adhering to safety and project standards. Onsite work with varied conditions and equipment exposure is expected.

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

Cable pulling

Cable termination

Indoors/outdoors work

Ladders and heights

Tools

Screwdrivers

Tape measure

Pliers

Cable stripper

Snips

Hammer

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Flashlight

Work gloves

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking motivated Cable Technicians for a long-term data center build in Council Bluffs, IA. This entry-level role focuses on gaining hands-on structured cabling experience on a major project.

You will pull and route cabling, assist seasoned techs, and handle materials across the site while adhering to safety and project standards. Onsite work with varied conditions and equipment exposure is expected.