Entry?Level Data Center Cable Technician (Paid Training)

Entry-Level Data Center Cable Technician

Richmond, VA | Full-Time | Paid Training | No Experience Required
Want to break into telecommunications or data center work, but keep getting blocked by "experience required"?
This is your entry point.
We're hiring entry-level cable technicians to support the build-out of a large-scale data center campus in the Richmond area. You'll get hands-on training, work alongside experienced techs, and learn skills that lead to long-term careers in telecom, data centers, and IT infrastructure.

Why People Take This Job

• No prior experience needed
• On-the-job training from experienced technicians
• Work inside massive, high-tech data centers
• Clear path into Data Center Technician roles
• Learn a trade with real demand and growth
• Full-time work on a major project

This role is ideal for people coming from:

• Construction or trades
• Warehouse or industrial work
• Military / hands-on backgrounds
• Anyone looking to get into tech without sitting at a desk

What You'll Be Doing (You'll Be Trained)

You'll work with a structured team completing entry-level infrastructure tasks across the data center.

• Installing cable trays, ladder rack, and basic support systems
• Building and organizing server racks
• Pulling cable and fiber through large data hall spaces
• Learning how to terminate and punch down cabling
• Routing and dressing cables using J-hooks, D-rings, fish tape
• Assisting with grounding, fire-stopping, and low-voltage work
• Reading basic drawings and following instructions
• Helping and learn from team leads

You won't be thrown in blind - training and supervision are provided.

What You'll Learn on the Job

• Telecom color codes & termination basics
• How data centers are built from the ground up
• Blueprint reading & documentation
• Proper cable management and quality standards
• Job site safety and professionalism
• How to grow into higher-level technician roles

These skills are transferable across telecom, data centers, and IT infrastructure nationwide.

What We're Looking For

No experience required - we're hiring for attitude and reliability.

• Comfortable using basic hand tools
• Willing to learn and follow direction
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Able to work on your feet and stay active
• Comfortable working at heights and in active construction areas

Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule:

• Full-time
• Flexibility required (some longer days during peak production)
• Occasional 10-12 hour shifts
• Some 6-day work weeks, depending on project needs

Environment:

• Large, active data center construction site
• Indoor industrial setting
• Physical work: walking, bending, lifting, climbing

(We're upfront so there are no surprises.)

Growth Potential

This is not a dead-end role.
Many entry-level techs advance into:

• Data Center Technician
• Fiber Technician
• Lead Technician
• QA / Inspection roles

If you show up, learn, and work hard - there's a future here.

Location

Richmond, Virginia

Ready to Start?

If you want a hands-on career, not just a job - this is your chance to get in early on major data center projects.
Apply now and start building real skills in telecom.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Richmond,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.