Installer Technician

TEKsystems; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks an experienced professional to install transport equipment, run fiber, terminate power, and support live data center operations. You will work on data center infrastructure, patching, and cabling in a remote-friendly environment.

You will read installation guides, rack elevations, and power diagrams, and ensure safe power sequencing and LOTO compliance while supporting live systems and complex architectures.

Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optic infrastructure and patching.
• Experience terminating DC power cables and using power crimping tools.
• Familiar with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Ability to read equipment installation guides, rack elevations, and power diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Rack, stack, and secure network and transport equipment in data center environments
• Install, cable, and commission optical transport systems
• Install line cards, optics, shelves, chassis, and supporting hardware
• Route, dress, label, and test fiber optic and copper cabling
• Install and terminate DC power cables to transport and network equipment
• Verify voltage, polarity, and circuit integrity before energizing equipment
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and change-management processes
• Participate in power-down and power-up activities within live data center environments

Skills

Fiber optic cabling

Power termination

LOTO procedures

Reading diagrams

Rack & stack

Cable testing

Optical transport systems

Tools

DC power crimping tools

Hydraulic crimping tools

Mechanical crimping tools

Cable testers

Job description

We're looking for someone who has experience installing transport equipment, running fiber, terminating power, performing power taps, and supporting controlled electrical maintenance activities within a live data center or mission-critical environments. This is a long-term career opportunity with room for promotion and advancement!

• Experience working with fiber optic infrastructure and patching

• Experience terminating DC power cables and using power crimping tools

• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures

• Ability to read equipment installation guides, rack elevations, and power diagrams

Data Center & Transport Equipment Installation

• Rack, stack, and secure network and transport equipment in data center environments

• Install, cable, and commission optical transport systems including 1Finity, Ciena, Infinera, and similar platforms

• Install line cards, optics, shelves, chassis, and supporting hardware

• Route, dress, label, and test fiber optic and copper cabling

DC Power & Critical Infrastructure

• Install and terminate DC power cables to transport and network equipment

• Utilize hydraulic and mechanical crimping tools to terminate power conductors

• Perform busway power taps and install power whips as required

• Support A/B power feed installations and verification

• Participate in power-down and power-up activities within live data center environments

• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and change-management processes

• Verify voltage, polarity, and circuit integrity before energizing equipment

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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

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