Entry-Level Data Center Fiber & Cabling Technician

Equiliem; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Equiliem is seeking an Entry-Level Data Center Technician to support installation and maintenance of structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and equipment in data center environments. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on training and mentorship while gaining experience in telecom, low-voltage, and skilled trades.

The job focuses on construction tasks, with extended shifts and mandatory overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in data center technician, structured cabling, low-voltage, construction, or related skilled trades.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Construction or skilled trades background preferred.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and installation instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the duration of the shift and work 10-12 hour shifts.
• Willingness to work 5-6 days per week with mandatory overtime.
• Open to travel is preferred but not required.
• Ability to provide and use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform structured cabling and fiber infrastructure rough-in.
• Dress, route, organize, and label cabling per installation standards.
• Perform cable and fiber termination.
• Rack and stack customer equipment.
• Assist with server rack buildouts and rack elevations.
• Install fiber trays, ladder racks, power trays, cabinets, and related infrastructure.
• Receive materials and assemble required hardware.
• Perform Outside Plant (OSP) installation, routing fiber into data center facilities.
• Read and follow blueprints and installation plans.
• Follow written/verbal instructions with professional communication.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite.
• Follow safety guidelines, PPE requirements, and OSHA protocols.

Skills

Read blueprints

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Equiliem is seeking an Entry-Level Data Center Technician to support installation and maintenance of structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and equipment in data center environments. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on training and mentorship while gaining experience in telecom, low-voltage, and skilled trades.

The job focuses on construction tasks, with extended shifts and mandatory overtime as needed.