Data Center Technician - Veteran Upskilling Opportunity

Cable Technician I Data Center (On-Site, El Paso)

We are currently hiring a large class of entry level to experience candidates with Data Center or related experience, OR Military Veterans with no experience who are interested in an upskilling opportunity with free training, housing, and per diem provided. 10-20 hours of consistent OT to be expected, with room for growth and advancement opportunities.

Job Description

This long-term contract-to-hire opportunity supports a large-scale data center build-out in El Paso, Texas. The role focuses on pulling and installing low-voltage cabling, assisting senior technicians, and helping to build out data center infrastructure both inside and outside the facility. You will work in an active construction environment, using hand and power tools, climbing ladders, and installing cable pathways and equipment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Pull low-voltage cable throughout data center and construction areas, both indoors and outdoors.
• Assist Cable Technician II and other senior technicians with daily tasks and project activities.
• Run and handle materials, ensuring proper staging and availability of cable, hardware, and tools.
• Utilize hand and power tools safely and correctly for cutting, fastening, terminating, and installing cable and equipment.
• Climb ladders and work at heights to install cable, pathways, and equipment as required.
• Lay out and install wireways, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other related devices according to project specifications.
• Build telecommunications and network closets, including mounting and installing backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic components, and related hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling as required by project standards and codes.
• Complete all IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels accurately and neatly.
• Pull wire and/or oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling as directed by project leadership.
• Operate tools and equipment that typically require the use of both hands, such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and similar devices.
• Interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications and quality requirements, or demonstrate the ability to learn and apply these skills.
• Follow project process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts on-site.
• Promote a positive, professional work environment and support the organizations culture and mission with coworkers, vendors, clients, and business partners.
• Travel within the branch or regional territory as needed to support project requirements.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment, including active and ongoing construction sites.
• Self-motivated, positive, and professional approach to work, with a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Proven skill level in, or strong ability to learn, interpreting blueprints and other project documents such as specifications, reports, and quality requirements.
• Comfort working at heights, including on ladders and elevated work areas, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds as part of daily duties.
• Ability to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Entry-level experience in low-voltage cabling or completion of a low-voltage trade school program with a desire to grow in the cabling industry.
• Comfort working with hand and power tools such as cable cutters, hammer drills, and compression tools.
• Comfort working in a data center construction environment with extensive raised floor and overhead space.
• Reliable transportation to the worksite.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 certification (or already possess it) prior to starting.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the branch or regional territory as needed.
• Ability to work the scheduled hours of Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as required by project demands.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Background in low-voltage trade school or technical training focused on cabling, telecommunications, or electrical systems.
• Experience or familiarity with building out data centers or similar critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience installing cable tray, bus duct, wireway, switches, receptacles, racks, patch panels, and grounding systems.
• Experience terminating 110/66 blocks, patch panels, and performing IDC connections.
• Ability to learn and adopt project process improvement initiatives and standardized installation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship and neat installations.
• Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with technicians, supervisors, and other trades on-site.
• Flexibility to support projects in different locations within the region when needed.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site in El Paso, Texas, at a large, active data center construction project with more than two feet of raised floor and extensive overhead space. You will work in both indoor and outdoor conditions on an ongoing construction site and must be comfortable with heights, ladders, and confined spaces. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with work centered around building and expanding data center infrastructure. The environment involves frequent use of hand and power tools, including cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and similar equipment. You will handle cable, wire, and hardware regularly, often working in areas with elevated platforms and cable tray systems. Safety standards, including OSHA 10 requirements, are emphasized, and you may travel within the branch or regional territory as project needs arise. Attire should be appropriate for a construction site, including safety gear as required by site policies.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Paso, TX.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Paso, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in El Paso,TX.

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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.

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