Night Shift Data Center Cabling Technician (Fiber/Copper)

TEKsystems; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking experienced Data Center Technicians for a 3–4 month contract in Red Oak, TX. The role supports installation and deployment of fiber optic and copper cabling in a fast-paced data center environment, with a night shift starting at 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities include pulling, routing, dressing, terminating fiber/copper, performing rack and stack, and supporting fiber testing. Opportunities for extension and long-term work may arise based on performance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in data center cabling installation.
• Experience pulling, routing, dressing, labeling, and terminating fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Familiarity with rack and stack activities within a data center environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction or data center setting.

Responsibilities

• Pull, route, and install fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Install backbone fiber, including high-count fiber cabling.
• Install and connect pre-terminated fiber into cassettes and related equipment.
• Perform cable dressing, labeling, and cable management.
• Complete fiber and copper terminations.
• Assist with rack and stack activities.
• Support fiber testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Utilize testing equipment such as Fluke testers and OTDR equipment when required.
• Maintain compliance with site safety standards and established installation procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality installations and timely project completion.

Skills

Fiber cabling

Copper cabling

Rack & stack

Cable termination

Fiber testing

Tools

Fluke testers

OTDR equipment

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking experienced Data Center Technicians for a 3–4 month contract in Red Oak, TX. The role supports installation and deployment of fiber optic and copper cabling in a fast-paced data center environment, with a night shift starting at 7:00 PM.

Responsibilities include pulling, routing, dressing, terminating fiber/copper, performing rack and stack, and supporting fiber testing. Opportunities for extension and long-term work may arise based on performance.