Cable Technician
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Installation Technician
Data Center Cable Technician – Contract to Hire
We are hiring 10-15 Data Center Cable Technicians for a major data center project in Manassas, Virginia. The initial project duration is 8.5 weeks, with multiple ongoing and upcoming projects expected to extend long‑term opportunities. High‑performing technicians may be eligible for conversion to full‑time employment after completing required hours.
Experience RequirementsLevel 1 Technician:
- Minimum 2 years of data center cabling experience (Anything less is an automatic disqualifier.)
Level 2 Technician:
- Resume review
- Technical screening to verify hands‑on skill proficiency
Technicians must provide their own tools:
- Electrician snips
- Basic hand tools (Phillips/flathead screwdrivers, wrench set, socket set)
- Hands‑drill (preferred; can be provided if needed)
- Pulling and routing fiber optic cable
- Performing Fluke testing
- Terminating copper and fiber cabling
- Cable dressing and pathway organization
- Working in a data center construction environment with full PPE
- Articulating hands‑on data center experience
- Following safety standards, documentation, and quality guidelines
- Fiber optic installation
- Copper & fiber termination
- Fluke testing
- Cable dressing
- Low‑voltage cabling
- Level 1 Technician: $19‑$22 / hr
- Level 2 Technician: $23‑$27 / hr
- Clear communication skills
- Must pass background and drug screening
- Reliable and able to work full shifts in a physical environment
- Ability to lift up to 50‑75 lbs, work on ladders, and navigate tight spaces
- Ability to identify active circuits and follow labeling/termination standards
- Onsite in a live data center construction setting
- Full PPE required
- Fast‑paced, hands‑on technical environment
- Long‑term opportunity with strong potential for full‑time employment
- Multiple ongoing and upcoming data center builds in the region
- Growing project workload in Northern Virginia driving demand for skilled technicians
Contract to Hire position based out of Manassas, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00–$27.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
Benefits (if eligible)- 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 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)
This position is anticipated to close on March 6, 2026.
About TEKsystemsWe are 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.
The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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