🔥 Cable Technician – Hyperscale Data Center Project (Fiber + Copper)

TEKsystems

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring experienced Cable Technicians to support a massive ISP/OSP ramp‑up for a brand‑new hyperscale data center build. If you have strong hands-on experience with cabling, terminating, copper work, and Fluke testing — this is where you thrive. You’ll be part of a high‑performing field team completing end‑to‑end cabling work inside a large data center environment. With massive ISP/OSP expansion underway, skilled technicians are needed to keep the project on track and ensure all fiber/copper systems are installed safely, correctly, and efficiently. Your work directly impacts how fast this new hyperscale data center goes live.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with cabling, terminating, copper work, and Fluke testing
• Cat5/Cat6 install & crimping
• Basic troubleshooting
• Experience in live data centers
• Understanding of QA best practices
• Ability to work in high‑heat, high‑walk environments
• Comfortable on ladders & lifts
• Must bring standard hand tools
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Responsibilities

• Pull high volumes of fiber in data hall and riser environments
• Perform fiber and copper terminations (Cat5/Cat6, LC, SC, etc.)
• Splice fiber — including ribbonized and traditional splicing
• Set up, dress, and manage cable pathways with clean, consistent workmanship
• Use Fluke Versiv testers (fiber & copper)
• Verify labeling, patch panel labeling, termination accuracy, and cable dressing
• Troubleshoot opens, shorts, miswires, and link failures
• Perform continuity tests and tone/trace work
• Install J‑hooks, ladder rack, cable tray, fiber runner, and support structures
• Build out IDF/MDF rooms from the ground up (racks, patch panels, hardware)
• Ground and bond equipment as required
• Assist with rack & stack, equipment mounting, and pathway installation
• Work both independently and with a structured crew
• Communicate with supervisors and escalate when needed
• Help keep pace with project timelines and ensure safe work practices
• Contribute to a positive team environment, especially in a hot, high‑volume data center setting

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees