Entry Level Data Center Cable Technician

About the role

TEKsystems is seeking motivated, reliable, and hardworking individuals for an entry-level Data Center Technician opportunity in Altoona, Iowa. No extensive experience required. If you have construction, telecom, cabling, or hands-on mechanical experience and are eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Install and support low-voltage cabling systems in large-scale data center environments
• Pull, route, and dress copper and fiber optic cable
• Install cable trays, J-hooks, D-rings, and other cable support systems
• Assist with rack and stack activities, patch panels, and equipment installation
• Terminate and label cables according to project standards
• Read and follow blueprints, diagrams, and project documentation
• Use hand tools safely and effectively
• Work on active construction sites while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Support data center build-outs and infrastructure expansion projects

Requirements

• Willingness to relocate to Altoona, IA for the initial 4-month contract assignment (travel projects may include paid housing and daily per diem allowances)
• Ability to travel for future project opportunities after conversion
• Experience with hand tools and basic construction tasks
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and coachability
• Comfortable working on construction sites, ladders, and at heights

Preferred Qualifications

• Telecom, cabling, fiber, or low-voltage experience
• Experience pulling cable, installing cable trays, or terminating cables
• Rack and stack experience
• Construction experience working from blueprints or technical drawings

Career Growth

Data centers are one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. This role provides hands-on training and a pathway into a long-term technology career. TEKsystems values dependable employees and offers strong opportunities for advancement.

Travel Opportunities

Future projects may include travel assignments with paid housing and daily per diem provided.

Job Stability

Join a team supporting large-scale data center projects with continued opportunities for redeployment and long-term employment.

Skill Development

Gain valuable experience working with fiber optics, structured cabling, and critical infrastructure within hyperscale data center environments.

Work Environment

• Large-scale data center construction project
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Typical work hours between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
• Indoor and outdoor construction environments
• Must be comfortable working at heights and in physically demanding conditions

Pay

The pay range for this position is $21.00 – $24.00/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.