Fiber Technician: Grow Your Skills on Large-Scale Infra

TEKsystems; Virginia; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems in Chester, VA is seeking a Fiber Technician for a contract, long-term project with career growth potential. You will pull fiber, route cabling, install trays, assist with terminations, and support infrastructure builds on large-scale data center projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of fiber/telecom experience, strong tool use, and a dependable, safety-minded approach. This onsite role offers hourly pay between $21 and $25 and full-time-style benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of fiber optic, telecom, structured cabling, or low-voltage experience.
• Experience pulling cable or fiber.
• Experience working with hand tools.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, prints, or job-site drawings.
• Comfortable working in construction environments.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and routing fiber optic and low-voltage cabling.
• Installing cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, and support systems.
• Preparing, organizing, and labeling fiber and copper cables.
• Assisting with fiber terminations and connectivity.
• Installing and assembling equipment racks and cabinets.
• Following construction drawings and project specifications.
• Supporting pathway installations and infrastructure buildouts.
• Using hand tools and installation equipment safely.
• Maintaining quality and safety standards throughout the project.

Skills

Fiber experience

Cable pulling

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

TEKsystems in Chester, VA is seeking a Fiber Technician for a contract, long-term project with career growth potential. You will pull fiber, route cabling, install trays, assist with terminations, and support infrastructure builds on large-scale data center projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of fiber/telecom experience, strong tool use, and a dependable, safety-minded approach. This onsite role offers hourly pay between $21 and $25 and full-time-style benefits eligibility.