Data Center Cabling Technician – Onsite (Lodging + Per Diem)

TEK Systems; Rayville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lodging

Per diem

Job summary

TEKsystems in Rayville, LA, is seeking a Communications Technician II / Cable Technician for a contract role at a major data center project.

You will install, terminate, and test structured cabling (Cat5/Cat6), patch panels, racks, and network hardware, plus fiber optic work. Onsite duties include working at heights and meeting project deadlines. This position also offers free lodging and per diem for out-of-town technicians.

Qualifications

• Installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of structured cabling in data centers.
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage cabling, punch-downs, routers, switches, and structured cabling infrastructure.
• Safety-focused and able to work in fast-paced construction and data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot structured cabling systems.
• Pull and terminate Cat5/Cat6 cabling; install patch panels, outlets, racks, and network hardware.
• Perform fiber optic installations and testing; organize telecommunications closets.
• Identify active voice and data circuits; use testing equipment to troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Skills

Cable

Cat6

Cat5

Cabling

Punchdown

Cable puller

Structured cabling

Telecommunication

Low voltage

Job description

TEKsystems in Rayville, LA, is seeking a Communications Technician II / Cable Technician for a contract role at a major data center project.

You will install, terminate, and test structured cabling (Cat5/Cat6), patch panels, racks, and network hardware, plus fiber optic work. Onsite duties include working at heights and meeting project deadlines. This position also offers free lodging and per diem for out-of-town technicians.