Travel Fiber Tech: Data Center Cabling and Splicing

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company lodging during travel

Daily per diem for meals while travel

Medical, dental & vision

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians for large-scale data center deployments across U.S. locations, including Chicago. The role focuses on fiber installation, rack assembly, splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting of physical layer infrastructure issues.

Ideal candidates have data center, fiber optics, and rack-and-stack experience and strong communication skills. Travel to project sites is required, with lodging arranged by the company.

Qualifications

• Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.
• Rack-and-stack experience in a data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to take direction, adapt to changing project needs, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the data center industry.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Skills

Fiber cabling

Rack-and-stack

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians for large-scale data center deployments across U.S. locations, including Chicago. The role focuses on fiber installation, rack assembly, splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting of physical layer infrastructure issues.

Ideal candidates have data center, fiber optics, and rack-and-stack experience and strong communication skills. Travel to project sites is required, with lodging arranged by the company.