Level 1 Fiber Technician

TEKsystems; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking Level 1 technicians and Lead Technicians for a 6-month assignment at the Google Data Center construction site in Haskell, TX. The role covers installing data center cabling and equipment—fiber optics, racks and cable trays—and preparing equipment for installation in new build data centers.

Ideal candidates include military veterans able to complete a 2-week fiber optics boot camp, with prior fiber optics installation experience and leadership ability to supervise teams on

Qualifications

• Former military experience, veterans who are able to complete a 2 week Fiber Optics installation boot camp
• Lead Level Techs
• Experience installing fiber optics equipment and supervising teams in data center build projects

Responsibilities

• 6 months of work in the IES site at the Google Data Center construction site installing data center cabling and equipment - fiber optics, racks, cable trays
• Preparing equipment ready for installation into new build data centers

Skills

military communications

military background

communication systems

Job description

Description

Level 1 technicians and Lead Technicians needed. We are open to candidates who are:

• Former military experience, veterans who are able to complete a 2 week Fiber Optics installation boot camp
• Candidates who have completed a training class in the fiber optics and datacenter building phase
• Lead Level Techs
• Candidates who have previous experience installing fiber optics equipment, ability to supervise teams of techs, with experience in data center build projects.

The Role: 6 months of work in the IES site at the Google Data Center construction site Installing data center cabling and equipment - fiber optics, racks, cable trays Preparing equipment ready for installation into new build data centers.

Skills

military communications, military background, communication systems, cable, cat6, fiber optic, install, wiring, cabling, fiber optic cable, structured cabling, telecommunication, fiber splicing, splicing, installation, low voltage, data center, military maintenance

Top Skills Details

military communications,military background,communication systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Lift 50 pounds Work in construction space - heat/cold, inside and outside work Work on large teams Follow instruction Use what has been learned in the training class and apply it Using your intiative Self starter, find work to do, it's a large site, we value people who will stay engaged and work hard to accomplish their tasks all day

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Haskell, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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.

• 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 Haskell,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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.

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.