Data Technician

TEKsystems; United States; On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking experienced Data & Cabling Technicians for a full-time position located in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves pulling, routing, and terminating low-voltage cabling while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-3 years of experience and must be comfortable working on job sites. The pay ranges from $20.00 to $26.00 per hour, along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of commercial low-voltage experience required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record necessary.
• Physical stamina to work in tight spaces and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Independently pull, route, and distribute low-voltage cabling.
• Perform data terminations into RJ45 connectors and patch panels.
• Adhere to safety standards on active construction sites.

Skills

Low-voltage experience

Comfort with hand and power tools

Commitment to safety

Data termination

Cable pulling

Site awareness

Tools

Power tools

Cable testing equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Data & Cabling Technicians to join our team in Chattanooga, TN. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position that requires flexibility for regional travel as job site locations shift between active commercial construction zones and operational office environments. This is NOT an entry-level role. While you will work under the guidance of a Lead Technician or Foreman to execute large-scale layouts, you must possess proven, independent experience navigating commercial pathways, routing low-voltage wiring, and executing clean data terminations without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently pull, route, and distribute low-voltage copper cabling (CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A) through J-hooks, conduits, and drop ceilings.
• Cleanly bundle, dress, and systematically label runs while performing precise, high-volume data terminations into RJ45 connectors, keystone jacks, and server-room patch panels using T568A/B standards.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must bring 1 to 3 years of commercial low-voltage experience, complete comfort with hand and power tools, and a strict commitment to construction site safety (OSHA 10 preferred). You must also possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and sufficient physical stamina to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in tight spaces.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Site Awareness & Safety: Full comfort working on active construction sites, operating basic power tools, climbing ladders, working on lifts, and strict adherence to PPE and job site safety (OSHA 10 preferred).
• Precision Data Termination: Confidently terminate and punch down copper cabling into RJ45 connectors, keystone jacks, and patch panels in server rooms (MDF/IDF), cleanly and efficiently.
• Dress & Label Infrastructure: Cleanly bundle and dress cable runs with Velcro, and systematically label both ends of each cable run per project blueprints and TIA/EIA standards.

Skills

• cat5
• Cat 6 cables
• Wiring Standards
• Patch Panels
• Data Termination
• Cable Pulling
• Security
• CCTV
• access control
• A/V Systems

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/hr.

Benefits may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

Fully onsite position in Chattanooga, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.