Data Center Fiber Technician II – Rack & Stack Specialist

TEKsystems; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short and long-term disability

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TEKsystems in Dallas, TX is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians for large-scale deployments across U.S. locations. The role focuses on fiber installation, rack assembly, fiber splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting of physical layer infrastructure.

Candidates with data center, fiber optics, and rack-and-stack experience are highly preferred. This is a contract position with onsite work in Dallas, offering $21.00–$25.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.
• Rack-and-stack experience in a data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to take direction, adapt to changing project needs, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the data center industry.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

fiber

rack and stack

Tools

OTDR

Job description

TEKsystems in Dallas, TX is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians for large-scale deployments across U.S. locations. The role focuses on fiber installation, rack assembly, fiber splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting of physical layer infrastructure.

Candidates with data center, fiber optics, and rack-and-stack experience are highly preferred. This is a contract position with onsite work in Dallas, offering $21.00–$25.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits.