Data Center Cable Technician OSP

* Job Description
* We are seeking entry level Cable Technicians to support large scale structured cabling projects inside a major data center environment. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with construction, telecom, or general handson experience who want to break into the telecommunications and data center industry. Technicians will work closely with senior team members to learn cabling on a wide scale, including fiber, copper, cable pathways, and rack builds.

* What You'll Do
* * Install cable trays, pathways, and supporting infrastructure

* Pull Cat5/Cat6 cable and fiber throughout the data center

* Drop cable using fish tape and route through designated pathways

* Perform pretermination steps such as dressing, forming, organizing, and labeling cables

* Support cable using trays, Jhooks, Drings, bridal rings, and trapeze

* Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling

* Perform fire stopping procedures and install sleeves for penetrations

* Assist with terminations and low voltage device installation

* Build and install server racks

* Follow blueprints and construction drawings

* Complete all required documentation accurately and on time

* Adhere to all safety and quality standards on an active construction site

* Perform additional duties as assigned by the project team

* What You Bring
* * Experience in telecom, construction, electrical, or similar handson environments

* Familiarity with hand tools used for cabling and construction

* Ability to follow prints, directions, and structured installation processes

* Willingness to learn fiber and copper terminations

* Strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work in a fastpaced construction setting

* Comfort working at heights and on ladders

* Nice to Have
* * Any structured cabling experience

* Exposure to punch downs or terminations

* Experience working in large, active construction sites

* Why Apply?
* * Great opportunity to enter the telecommunications and data center industry with
* little to no prior cabling experience
* * Longterm career potential, including pathways to become a
* Data Center Technician
* * Work inside a massive data center environment, gaining handson exposure to
* fiber, copper, racks, pathways, and infrastructure buildout
* * Be part of a team building large scale infrastructure for
* major enterprise clients
* * Learn a high demand technical trade with strong future earning potential

* Consistent work with opportunities for overtime based on project needs

* Job Type & Location
* This is a Contract position based out of Sandston, VA.

* Pay and Benefits
* The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Sandston,VA.

* Final date to receive applications
* This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.
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