Cable Technician
Job in
Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, 43026, USA
Listed on 2026-06-05
Listing for:
TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-05
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Telecoms Engineering, Installation Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New Albany, OH (Dublin, Hilliard, New Albany sites)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)
Pay Rate: $22-$26/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 4:30 PM (OT and some Saturdays available)
Start Date: Rolling / ASAP
About the Opportunity
We are hiring Cable Technicians to support large-scale data center infrastructure projects in the Columbus, OH area. This is a long-term opportunity with strong growth potential in a rapidly expanding industry. We are seeking reliable, hardworking individuals who want to build a career in low-voltage, telecommunications, or structured cabling.
Key Responsibilities
- Pull, route, and secure Cat5e/Cat6 cables according to industry standards (TIA/EIA)
- Assist with cable dressing, labeling, and organization
- Perform basic terminations (RJ45, patch panels) with guidance
- Support punch-downs and telecom block connections
- Assist with testing cables using industry tools (e.g., Fluke, EXFO)
- Handle and support basic fiber cabling tasks
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
- Follow direction from supervisors and lead technicians
- Entry-level candidates welcome with prior labor experience
- (construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or similar)
- Strong attendance and reliability (critical for success)
- Ability to work full-time schedule (non-negotiable hours)
- Comfortable performing physical work and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Able to pass drug screen and B
- Cannot have prior experience working at this specific end-client environment or hold an active badge
- Low-voltage or structured cabling exposure
- Cable pulling or installation experience
- Basic understanding of telecommunications systems
- Termination or punch-down experience
- Indoor construction and data center setting
- Requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting regularly
- Work at heights (ladders up to 20 ft) and in tight spaces
- Use of hand tools and equipment daily
- Moderate noise level
This role provides hands-on experience in the data center and infrastructure industry, offering stable work, skill development, and potential career advancement into higher-level technician roles.
Important Notes
- Candidates must be open to working at all local sites (New Albany, Dublin, Hilliard)
- Schedule flexibility is required-hours are not negotiable
If you're ready to start a career in telecommunications and work on cutting-edge infrastructure projects, apply today.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hilliard, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Hilliard,OH.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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,…
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