Data Center Installer

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Cumming (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Arvato is a leading global 3PL provider delivering data center services, including high-security transport, white-glove delivery, and technical support for data center operators and SaaS companies.

The Data Center Installer will work inside client data centers, installing server racks, cabling, and building cloud infrastructure with safety and customer service as priorities. Strong tools experience and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 60–80 pounds, with occasional up to 110 pounds.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Experience with installing structured cabling (fiber and copper) preferred.
• Basic experience with hand and power tools.
• Willing to travel for business needs.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at client sites on time with required equipment and PPE.
• Unload and unpack equipment and position IT hardware.
• Cable server racks by patching and dressing fiber and copper cables.
• Provide professional customer service and follow client procedures.
• Communicate with colleagues and report arrivals, delays and safety concerns.
• Complete daily checklists and reports on activities.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical strength

Attention to detail

Team communication

Willingness to travel

Tools

MS Office

Hand and power tools

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries. You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

This role supports Arvato’s newest data center services, delivering critical solutions such as high-security transport, white-glove delivery, and technical support. Our clients include hyperscale data center operators, high-tech freight forwarders, co-location providers, and Software as a Service (SaaS) companies.

The Data Center Installer works inside clients’ data centers delivering, positioning, and installing server racks to build their cloud infrastructure. Safety, security and customer service are the priorities.

YOUR TASKS

Arrive at clients’ sites on time, with all required equipment, uniform, procedures and documentation, and PPE.

Unload and unpack with power tools and positioning customers’ IT hardware (server racks).

Cable server racks by patching and dressing fibre and copper cables (in certain regions, and training will be provided).

Provide industry‑leading customer service levels by always acting professionally with clients and colleagues.

Follow clients’ procedures and requirements, including health and safety, and security.

Communicate with colleagues, including managers, planners, team leaders and supervisors, in a consistent, timely, and efficient manner. Reports include arrival times, delays, safety concerns, and completion times.

Complete daily checklists and providing reports on daily activities or tasks, including other general administration tasks.

Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time in line with your skills and competencies.

Qualifications

Ability to lift to 60-80 pounds is required, with occasional exertion up to 110 pounds (using safe lifting methods).

• Ability to assist in the transport of server racks (1,600- 1,700 lbs) on wheels using a rack tug.

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, with high levels of attention to detail.

Valid class driver's license with a good driving record.

Ability to travel for business needs.

Basic experience with hand and power tools.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and email.

Prior experience with the installation of structured cabling, including fiber and copper is preferred.

Additional Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.