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Cable Technician

TEKsystems
TEKsystems Salary
Lenoir, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
Cable Technician – ISP Datacenter Environment

📍 Location: Lenoir, NC

🕒 Schedule: Monday–Saturday, 6:00am–5:00pm (1st & 2nd Shifts)

➡️ Overtime and Saturday work may be required

Job Overview

We are seeking Cable Technicians to support structured cabling installation inside a large ISP/datacenter environment. This role is ideal for candidates looking to build hands‑on experience with copper and fiber infrastructure while working under the guidance of senior technicians.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pull, dress, and label Cat5e/Cat6 cabling in accordance with TIA/EIA standards
  • Begin RJ45 connector and patch panel terminations with supervision
  • Assist with labeling, cable identification, and documentation
  • Learn and perform basic punch‑downs for telecom blocks
  • Support cable testing using tools such as Fluke or EXFO (with guidance)
  • Gain exposure to fiber cable dressing and basic fiber handling practices
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Follow instructions from senior technicians and supervisors


Required Skills & Experience

  • Experience or exposure to:
    • Cable installation / structured cabling
    • Low‑voltage systems
    • Cat5/Cat6 cabling
    • Termination & punch‑down techniques
    • Construction or field‑based work environments
  • Must not have worked in the META datacenter within the last 6 months

Top Skills

  • Cable Installation
  • Low Voltage
  • Cat5e/Cat6
  • Termination
  • Fiber (basic exposure)
  • Construction Experience


Preferred Qualities

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn in a fast‑paced datacenter environment
  • Ability to follow instructions and work within a team
  • Excellent work ethic and reliability


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenoir, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Lenoir,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 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.

Salary : $26 - $30

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