Entry-Level Data Center Cable Technician
Location: Richmond, VA
Industry: Telecommunications / Data Center Construction
Employment Type: Contract (with strong career growth potential)
Position Overview
We are hiring Entry-Level Cable Technicians to support the construction and buildout of a large-scale data center. This role is ideal for individuals looking to break into the telecommunications or data center industry with little to no prior experience.
Technicians will work alongside experienced team leads and senior technicians to help build out the physical cabling infrastructure. Most new hires will begin by installing cable trays and building server racks, then progress into pulling, terminating, and organizing copper and fiber cabling.
This is a hands-on role in an active construction environment with significant opportunity to learn a skilled trade and advance into higher-level technician or data center roles.
Primary Responsibilities
Pull copper and fiber cabling throughout the data center using fish tape and other methods
Route, organize, dress, label, and support cabling according to industry standards
Install cable support systems including:
Cable trays
J-hooks
D-rings
Bridal rings
Trapeze systems
Assist with installation and grounding of:
Server racks
Equipment
Cabling systems
Perform pre-termination work (measuring slack, labeling, organizing cables)
Learn and assist with:
Punch down and termination
Fiber termination and color codes
Low-voltage device terminations
Perform fire-stopping procedures:
Install sleeves
Pull cable through sleeves
Core penetrations through fire walls
Follow blueprints, drawings, and work orders accurately
Complete all required documentation:
Timesheets
Material transfers
Work orders
Tool transfers and change orders
Adhere to all company, customer, and industry safety and quality standards
Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications
Interest in telecommunications, data centers, or construction trades
Experience with hand tools (professional or personal projects)
Ability to follow instructions, prints, and blueprints
Comfortable working in:
Construction environments
Large data centers
Elevated areas/heights
Strong work ethic, punctuality, and team-oriented mindset
Flexibility with work hours:
Willingness to work 10-12 hour days
Up to 6 days per week when projects fall behind
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with direct communication
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Any telecom or low-voltage experience:
Installing cable trays
Pulling cable or fiber
Punch down or termination work
Prior construction experience
Experience reading blueprints or technical drawings
Work Environment
Over 2.5 million square feet of active data center construction space
Large-scale Meta (Facebook) data center - the largest in Richmond, VA
Active construction site with noise, movement, and occasional high-pressure situations
Requires physical activity, organization, and situational awareness
Why This Role?
Career-entry opportunity into the telecommunications and data center industry
Hands-on training with experienced technicians
Exposure to large-scale data center infrastructure projects
Potential pathway to:
senior Cable Technician
Data Center Technician
Long-term opportunities with Meta and other major TEKsystems clients
A strong foundation in a high-demand trade with long-term growth
Business Need
This position supports the data center buildout phase, critical to client operations and infrastructure expansion.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sandston, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2026.
h4>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. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
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.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.