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Data Center Cable Technicians- Open To Relocation | Paid Travel + Hotel

TEKsystems

Odessa, TXContract / Full-time$22–25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$22–25/hr
Location
Odessa, TX
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

TEKsystems is hiring Cable Technicians for a long-term data center buildout in El Paso, with the role described as contract-to-hire and fully onsite in Odessa, Texas. Technicians will install and support data center cabling and related infrastructure, working alongside experienced technicians. The posting welcomes candidates with transferable hands-on backgrounds and offers paid travel time, hotel housing for qualifying travelers, and a stated hourly pay range.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cable InstallationHand and Power ToolsLifting and Material HandlingWorking at HeightsWorking in Confined SpacesDependabilityWillingness to LearnIndoor and Outdoor Work

Qualifications

Lift Up to 50 LbsMove Materials Up to 75 Lbs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Now Hiring: Data Center Cable Technicians

Location: El Paso, TX

Open to Relocation Candidates | Paid Travel + Hotel + Per Diem

6-Month Contract-to-Hire | 50 Hours Per Week

Build a Career in the Growing Data Center Industry

Looking for more than just your next job?

One of the largest data center integrators in the country is hiring Cable Technicians for a major, long-term data center buildout in El Paso, TX.

This is a great opportunity whether you already have experience in cabling, construction, warehouse, electrical, or other hands-on work, or you're looking to break into the data center and technology industry.

You'll receive hands-on experience working on large-scale data center infrastructure while building valuable technical skills. The company is known for promoting from within, with many leaders having started their careers as entry-level technicians.

Job Details

  • Location: El Paso, TX

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-5:00 PM

  • Hours: Approximately 50 hours per week

  • Employment: 6-month contract-to-hire

  • Company-paid hotel housing for qualifying travelers throughout the project

  • $68/day per diem

  • Paid travel time to the assigned project location

  • Long-term career and advancement opportunities

What You'll Be Doing

As a Cable Technician, you'll work alongside experienced technicians to help build and install the infrastructure that keeps large-scale data centers running.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Pulling, routing, and installing cable

  • Assisting experienced Level 2 technicians with installations

  • Running, organizing, and handling materials

  • Using hand and power tools

  • Installing cable tray, wireway, switches, receptacles, racks, and related equipment

  • Assisting with the installation of patch panels, cross-connects, fiber optic hardware, and backboards

  • Supporting grounding of racks, equipment, and cabling

  • Completing basic cable terminations and connections

  • Working from ladders and supporting installations in different areas of the facility

  • Helping with general construction and installation needs to keep the project moving

What We're Looking For

You do not necessarily need years of data center experience to be considered. We're looking for people who are:

  • Hard-working, dependable, and ready to learn

  • Comfortable working with their hands

  • Able to work both indoors and outdoors

  • Comfortable using basic hand and power tools

  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move materials up to 75 lbs

  • Comfortable working on ladders, at heights, and occasionally in confined spaces

  • Willing to jump in and help wherever needed

  • Interested in building a long-term career in the data center/technology industry

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't just a short-term labor job. It's an opportunity to get your foot in the door of the data center industry, learn valuable technical skills, and potentially transition into a long-term position with a company that values internal growth.

If you have experience in construction, cable installation, warehouse operations, electrical work, low-voltage work, telecom, or other hands-on environments, your background could transfer well.

Ready to get started? Apply today to learn more about the opportunity and next steps.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Odessa,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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,324 open Data Center Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–25/hr
  • Texas median$30–54/hr179 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–54/hr1,005 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is 44% below the Texas median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Data Center Technician hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 225 open Data Center Technician jobs in Texas and 1,324 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Data Center Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (968 postings).
Education
209 of the 1,324 open Data Center Technician jobs (16%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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