Data Center Fiber Technician — Onsite Lead Path

TEKsystems; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training for entry level Texasres

Meals provided on site

Housing provided on site

$50 per diem

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks Rising Talent Fiber Technicians for a six-month project at a Haskell, TX site. Roles include Level 1 and Lead Technicians to install data center cabling and equipment, with boot camps and on-site training provided. Onsite housing and meals are available, with a $50 daily per diem.

The position is contract-based and fully onsite in Abilene, TX. Pay starts at $22/hr, with overtime expected; typical weeks include at least 10+ OT hours and a potential $33/hr rate for overtime.

Qualifications

• Former military experience or veterans who can complete a Fiber Optics installation boot camp.
• Experience in installing fiber optics equipment and supervising teams.
• Completion of a training class in fiber optics and data center building phase.
• Skills in communication systems installation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install data center cabling and equipment such as fiber optics, racks, and cable trays.
• Prepare equipment for installation in new build data centers.
• Supervise teams of technicians if applying for Lead Level Technician role.
• Complete a two-week Fiber Optics installation boot camp if applicable.
• Apply skills from previous training in fiber optics and data center construction.

Skills

Military experience

Fiber optics installation

Team supervision

Communication systems installation

Lifting 50 lbs

Weather resilience

Education

Fiber optics training

Tools

CAT5

Punchdown

Telephony

CAT5e

Fusion splicing

OSP

Job description

TEKsystems seeks Rising Talent Fiber Technicians for a six-month project at a Haskell, TX site. Roles include Level 1 and Lead Technicians to install data center cabling and equipment, with boot camps and on-site training provided. Onsite housing and meals are available, with a $50 daily per diem.

The position is contract-based and fully onsite in Abilene, TX. Pay starts at $22/hr, with overtime expected; typical weeks include at least 10+ OT hours and a potential $33/hr rate for overtime.