Data Center Fiber Cabling Technician

Ultipro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Ultipro in Cedar Rapids is seeking a dependable fiber installation technician to install and route fiber optic cabling and pathway systems within large-scale data center campuses. You will read drawings, label pathways, and collaborate with construction teams to maintain schedules while following safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of OSP fiber installation experience, familiarity with MaxCell/innerduct, and the ability to use pull tape, rodders, winches, and measuring tools.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in OSP fiber installation, preferably in data center or telecom environment.
• Familiarity with fiber cable types and protective pathway materials (e.g., MaxCell, innerduct).
• Ability to use fiber installation tools including pull tape, rodders, winches, and measuring equipment.
• Basic understanding of cable slack management, pulling tension, and bend radius limits.
• Comfortable working outdoors, in mechanical spaces, and inside large secure facilities.
• Valid driver's license; ability to pass background checks and site-specific training (e.g., badge access).

Responsibilities

• Install and route innerduct, conduit, microfiber, MaxCell, and fiber optic cable throughout data center campuses, vaults, and underground duct systems.
• Safely pull and secure cabling through pathways, manholes, handholes, and conduit systems using appropriate tools and methods.
• Ensure all cable installations meet company standards, industry codes, and project specifications.
• Read and interpret drawings, riser diagrams, cable routing maps, and work instructions.
• Label and document fiber pathways, cable IDs, and work completed with precision and accuracy.
• Collaborate with construction teams, splicers, and project managers to maintain work timelines.
• Follow all job site safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with site readiness tasks such as rodding, proofing, duct integrity checks, and pathway clearing.
• Maintain inventory of tools and materials, reporting needs or losses promptly.
• Safety training as required by position
• Paperwork filing and maintenance as needed

Skills

Fiber installation

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Pull tape

Rodders

Winches

Measuring equipment

Job description

Ultipro in Cedar Rapids is seeking a dependable fiber installation technician to install and route fiber optic cabling and pathway systems within large-scale data center campuses. You will read drawings, label pathways, and collaborate with construction teams to maintain schedules while following safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of OSP fiber installation experience, familiarity with MaxCell/innerduct, and the ability to use pull tape, rodders, winches, and measuring tools.