Data Center & Fiber Cabling Technician (Onsite)

TEKsystems; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is hiring multiple Data Center Technicians for a major data center build in Burlington, TX, with a contract-to-hire path out of Fort Worth, TX. The role pays $28.00 per hour and offers onsite work.

You will install, terminate, test and troubleshoot fiber optic and structured cabling, read blueprints, and use OTDRs and power meters to confirm network performance. Safety and documentation are essential parts of the job.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of prior IT related experience with Data Center/Cabling experience.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and fiber optic technologies.
• Familiarity with HVAC, electrical backup systems and fire suppression.
• Low voltage experience is a big plus but not required.
• Prefer cabling experience (coax, fiber, cat5, cat6, punch downs, etc.) but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and structured cabling systems within data center environments.
• Read blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Use OTDRs, power meters, and VFLs to validate network performance and document results.
• Communicate project progress and maintain daily reports and as-built documentation.
• Follow OSHA and site safety requirements and use PPE as needed.

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling

OTDRs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power meter

VFL

Cable management

Job description

TEKsystems is hiring multiple Data Center Technicians for a major data center build in Burlington, TX, with a contract-to-hire path out of Fort Worth, TX. The role pays $28.00 per hour and offers onsite work.

You will install, terminate, test and troubleshoot fiber optic and structured cabling, read blueprints, and use OTDRs and power meters to confirm network performance. Safety and documentation are essential parts of the job.