Data Center Cable Technicians -Entry Level
Location: Columbus, OH | Contract-to-Hire | Fully onsite
About the role
We are seeking motivated individuals to join a growing team as Cable Technicians supporting large-scale data center infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in construction, warehouse, maintenance, or other hands-on labor environments looking to build a career in low-voltage cabling and data center technology.
Responsibilities
- Pull, route, dress, and label Cat5e/Cat6 cabling
- Assist with cable terminations and punch-downs
- Label and identify cables according to project standards
- Support basic cable testing using Fluke and other testing tools
- Assist with fiber cable dressing and handling
- Follow established safety procedures and job site standards
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Work under the direction of experienced technicians and supervisors
Requirements
- Experience in construction, warehouse, maintenance, or similar hands-on environment
- Ability to work on your feet and perform physical labor throughout the shift
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Reliable transportation and attendance
Preferred Qualifications
- Cable termination and punch-down experience
- Low-voltage cabling experience
- Data center experience
- Familiarity with cable testing tools
Skills
- Structured cabling
- Fiber optics
- Data center technologies
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 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)
Pay
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Schedule
- Monday-Saturday, 10-hour shifts
- 1st & 2nd Shift Availability Required
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership.