🔌 Entry-Level Cable Technician – Launch Your Career In Telecom!

TEKsystems • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level opportunity to launch a career in telecommunications within the data center infrastructure industry. The role involves learning the trade from the ground up with no prior experience required. The successful candidate will join a high-impact team building out one of the largest data centers in the region, gaining hands-on skills for a long-term tech career.

Requirements

• Experience with hand tools and basic construction tasks
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Punctuality, teamwork, and a willingness to learn
• Comfort working at heights and in active construction zones

Nice To Haves

• Telecom color codes and termination techniques
• Blueprint reading and construction best practices
• Data center buildout processes from start to finish
• Industry safety and quality standards

Responsibilities

• Install cable trays and build server racks
• Pull cable and fiber throughout massive data center spaces
• Learn to punch down and terminate fiber connections
• Route and dress cables using fish tape, J-hooks, D-rings, and more
• Perform grounding, fire-stopping, and low-voltage terminations
• Follow blueprints and complete documentation with precision
• Support technicians and team leads on large-scale infrastructure projects

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed