Cable Technician
Job in
Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas, 75011, USA
Listed on 2026-06-12
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-06-12
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, General Labor, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Carrollton / Irving / Red Oak, TX (On-site)
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $23-$40/hour (based on experience) + Overtime (1.5x)
Overview
Join a fast-growing team supporting large-scale data center builds in the Dallas area. We are hiring multiple Cable Technicians, Fiber Technicians, Lead Techs, and Fiber Splicers to support ongoing and upcoming projects. This is a hands-on opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects with strong potential for full-time conversion and career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling (Cat5, Cat6, coax)
- Perform cable pulling, dressing, labeling, and pathway installation
- Complete rack and stack, cable tray installation, and equipment setup
- Conduct terminations, testing, and troubleshooting (fiber and copper)
- Perform fiber splicing and testing (for higher-level roles)
- Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, and cable schedules
- Maintain clean, organized job sites and ensure quality installation standards
- Manage materials and assist with project tracking
Level 1 Cable Technician (Entry-Level)
- Pay: $23-$25/hr
- 6+ months of experience or relevant training (trade school/bootcamp)
- Basic cabling, pulling, and install exposure
- Pay: $26-$30/hr
- 1-3+ years of fiber/data center experience
- Skilled in installations, terminations, and testing
- Exposure to splicing preferred
3)
- Pay: $30-$39/hr
- 5+ years of experience in data center builds
- Experience leading crews (20-35 technicians)
- Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills
- Pay: $35-$47/hr
- Advanced fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting expertise required
- Structured cabling experience (fiber + copper)
- Knowledge of Cat5, Cat6, fiber optic installation
- Ability to install, terminate, and test cabling systems
- Familiarity with rack & stack, cable trays, and pathways
- Strong understanding of job site safety and quality standards
- Fiber splicing (fusion/ribbonized)
- Experience using testing tools (e.g., Fluke/Versiv testers)
- Punch-down and patch panel work
- IDF/MDF closet builds
- Data center experience
- Data center and construction environments
- Mix of indoor and occasional outdoor work
- Physically active role (lifting, climbing, working on ladders)
- Opportunity to work on large-scale data center projects
- Hands-on training from experienced industry professionals
- Clear path to full-time employment and career advancement
- Competitive pay + overtime eligibility
- Benefits available (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to clearly explain your technical experience
- Team players who take pride in quality work
- Candidates comfortable working in fast-paced environments
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carrollton, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $40.00/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 Carrollton,TX.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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…
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