Data Center Cable Technician

Overview

We're looking for motivated Data Center Cable Technicians with at least 6 months of structured cabling experience to support ongoing projects in the Kansas City area. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable data center experience, expand your technical skills, and work alongside seasoned industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, dress, and label copper and fiber optic cabling

• Install cable tray, fiber runner, and structured cabling pathways

• Terminate and test CAT5, CAT6, and fiber optic cabling

• Perform cable testing and troubleshooting

• Assist with rack-and-stack installations and network equipment build-outs

• Follow project drawings, specifications, and installation standards

• Maintain organized work areas and job site material management

• Ensure quality workmanship and proper labeling standards throughout installations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of structured cabling experience

• Experience with CAT5/CAT6 cabling installations

• Experience pulling, dressing, labeling, and terminating cable

• Familiarity with cable tray installations

• Experience testing copper and/or fiber cabling

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in active construction or data center environments

• OSHA 10 certification or willingness to obtain before starting

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiber optic installation and testing experience

• Fusion splicing experience

• OTDR testing experience

• Rack-and-stack experience

• Experience working in data centers, MDF/IDF environments, or commercial construction projects

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work on large-scale data center projects

• Hands-on training from experienced telecom and cabling professionals

• Exposure to fiber optics, testing, pathways, and network infrastructure

• Opportunity for future project redeployment based on performance

Work Environment

• Data Center environment

• Monday through Friday

• 8-10 hour shifts

• Overtime opportunities available

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.