Cable Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is seeking mechanically inclined Cable Technicians for an onsite contract position in Conroe, Texas. The role supports equipment installation and physical connectivity work in a data center or telecommunications environment. Technicians use hand and power tools to assemble equipment racks, install rack-mounted hardware, manage and terminate low-voltage cabling, and perform rack-and-stack activities. The position also involves equipment staging, site preparation, quality control, and removal of network equipment. The listed pay range is $20.00–$25.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, location, and internal equity. The posting anticipates closing on November 5, 2026.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort using hand tools.
- Cable installation and cabling skills.
- Rack assembly experience or skills.
- Knowledge of structured cabling, Cat6, Cat5, and low-voltage cabling.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with rack-and-stack work involving servers, switches, routers, and UPS equipment.
- Experience installing rack-mounted hardware and accessories.
- Copper and fiber patching experience.
- Experience using power tools and basic construction tools.
- Experience with equipment staging and inventory management.
- Experience decommissioning and removing network equipment.
- Experience installing grounding and bonding systems.
- Experience with site preparation, material handling, quality control, punch lists, and troubleshooting physical connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and install equipment racks and rack-mounted hardware and accessories.
- Rack and stack servers, switches, routers, and UPS equipment.
- Perform cable dressing, routing, bundling, labeling, and basic cable management.
- Install, run, and terminate low-voltage cable, including Cat5 and Cat6 cabling.
- Perform copper and fiber patching.
- Install grounding and bonding systems.
- Stage equipment and manage inventory and materials.
- Prepare sites and handle materials.
- Decommission and remove network equipment.
- Complete quality-control checks and punch lists.
- Troubleshoot physical connectivity issues.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options
- Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
