Fiber Installer

TEKsystems; Burlington (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax options

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is hiring an Outside Plant Fiber Technician in Burlington, TX to maintain and expand fiber infrastructure for data centers. You will inspect, test, repair, install fiber lines, and support upgrades while coordinating with engineering teams.

The role focuses on safety, compliance with local codes, and accurate documentation of tests, routes, and work orders, with a two-week training at Learning Alliance and TEKsystems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on background in cabling, construction, field work would be great.
• For all of these new hires, each individual will be entering a 2 week training course through Learning Alliance and TEKsystems before walking onsite.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and repair fiber optic cables and splice enclosures.
• Perform routine audits of fiber routes and document any anomalies.
• Monitor signal integrity and troubleshoot transmission issues.
• Install new fiber lines, conduits, and related hardware.
• Assist with expansions of the outside plant network to support new server clusters.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for large-scale installations.
• Conduct field surveys to assess installation feasibility.
• Update network maps and asset tracking systems.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, test results, and maintenance logs.
• Follow safety protocols for working in confined spaces, heights, and around electrical systems.
• Ensure all work complies with local codes, environmental regulations, and internal standards.
• Work with internal teams to align on project goals.
• Provide technical support during outages or scheduled maintenance windows.

Skills

Installation

Cable

Low voltage

Job description

Description

As an Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Technician, youll be responsible for maintaining and expanding the physical infrastructure that supports the data centers connectivity. This includes fiber optic networks, underground conduits, and aerial cabling systems. Youll work closely with engineering teams to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability of the client's global network.

Daily Responsibilities

Fiber Infrastructure Maintenance

• Inspect, test, and repair fiber optic cables and splice enclosures
• Perform routine audits of fiber routes and document any anomalies
• Monitor signal integrity and troubleshoot transmission issues

Installation & Upgrades

• Install new fiber lines, conduits, and related hardware
• Assist with expansions of the outside plant network to support new server clusters
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for large-scale installations

Site Surveys & Documentation

• Conduct field surveys to assess installation feasibility
• Update network maps and asset tracking systems
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, test results, and maintenance logs

Safety & Compliance

• Follow the client's strict safety protocols for working in confined spaces, heights, and around electrical systems
• Ensure all work complies with local codes, environmental regulations, and the client's internal standards

Collaboration & Support

• Work with internal teams (Network Engineering, Facilities, Security) to align on project goals
• Provide technical support during outages or scheduled maintenance windows

Skills

Installation, Cable, Low voltage, Install, Data center, Wiring, Telecom

Top Skills Details

Installation,Cable,Low voltage

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Hands-on background in cabling, construction, field work, etc. would be great. For all of these new hires, each individual will be entering a 2 week training course through Learning Alliance and TEKsystems before walking onsite.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Burlington, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.