Entry-Level Cable Technician - Launch Your Career In Telecom!

TEKsystems • Manassas, VA • 2h ago

Location: Data Center Locations in NOVA

Schedule: Full-time | Flexibility required (occasional 10-12 hour shifts, 5-6 days/week)

Industry: Data Center Infrastructure

Ready to break into the booming world of telecommunications? This is your chance to learn the trade from the ground up-no prior experience required. Join a high-impact team building out one of the largest data centers in the region, and gain hands-on skills that can launch you into a long-term tech career.

? What You'll Be Doing

Install cable trays and build server racks

Pull cable and fiber throughout massive data center spaces

Learn to punch down and terminate fiber connections

Route and dress cables using fish tape, J-hooks, D-rings, and more

Perform grounding, fire-stopping, and low-voltage terminations

Follow blueprints and complete documentation with precision

Support technicians and team leads on large-scale infrastructure projects

What You'll Learn

Telecom color codes and termination techniques

Blueprint reading and construction best practices

Data center buildout processes from start to finish

Industry safety and quality standards

What You Bring

Experience with hand tools and basic construction tasks

Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced environment

Punctuality, teamwork, and a willingness to learn

Comfort working at heights and in active construction zones

Why This Role Rocks

Career-Changing Opportunity: Get your foot in the door with major tech clients

On-the-Job Training: Learn from experienced pros in a hands-on environment

Massive Impact: Help build out over 2.5 million square feet of cutting-edge data center space

Growth Potential: This role can lead to future positions as a Data Center Technician or beyond

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and build the future of connectivity, this is the role for you. Apply now and take the first step toward a career in telecom!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Manassas, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Manassas,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 2, 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.

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