Fiber Technician

TEKsystems; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Level 1 Fiber Technician for a contract role based in Altoona, IA. You will install data center cabling and equipment, including fiber optics, racks, and cable trays, and prepare gear for deployment in new facilities. The position is fully onsite with training and growth opportunities.

The pay rate is $20.00 per hour, with eligibility for standard benefits. Candidates should have experience with fiber installation and data center environments to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optic installation in data centers.
• Familiar with fiber, CAT5/6 cabling and cable trays.
• Onsite contract role based in Altoona, IA.

Responsibilities

• Install data center cabling and equipment such as fiber optics, racks, and cable trays.
• Prepare equipment for installation into new data centers.

Skills

Telecommunications training

Fiber

Cat5/6

Cable trays

Data Center

Job description

TEKsystems is looking for a Fiber Technician that will for one of our great clients here in the Atloona, IA area. They offer great training, growth and more. See the top skills below...

Top Skills

• Experience with Telecommunictions training
• Experience with Fiber, CAT 5/6, and cable trays
• Experience working in Data Center

Description

Our client is looking for Level 1 Fiber Technicians. They will be installing data center cabling and equipment like fiper optics, racks, cable trays. They will be preparing equipment ready for installation into new data centers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Altoona, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Altoona,IA.

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. We're 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 your hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.