Data Center Structured Cabling Technician - Entry Level

TEKsystems; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Job summary

TEKsystems is hiring entry-level Cable Technicians for a long-term data center build in Ashburn, VA. Contract to Hire with a pay range of $21.00–$25.00 per hour, onsite work, and comprehensive benefits. Build experience in structured cabling while supporting a large-scale data center project on a fully onsite basis.

The role requires climbing and lifting up to 40 lbs, valid driver’s license, basic hand tools, and OSHA 10 preferred or obtainable before start. Apply by Sep 4, 2026.

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.
• 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 experience

Cable pulling and termination

Hand and power tools

Valid driver's license

Tools

Screwdrivers

Tape measure

Pliers

Cable stripper

Snips

Hammer

Drywall saw

Torpedo level

Flashlight

Work gloves

Job description

TEKsystems is hiring entry-level Cable Technicians for a long-term data center build in Ashburn, VA. Contract to Hire with a pay range of $21.00–$25.00 per hour, onsite work, and comprehensive benefits. Build experience in structured cabling while supporting a large-scale data center project on a fully onsite basis.

The role requires climbing and lifting up to 40 lbs, valid driver’s license, basic hand tools, and OSHA 10 preferred or obtainable before start. Apply by Sep 4, 2026.