Data Center Technician-Fiber

Data Center Technician-Fiber
Onsite, Altoona, IA & Des Moines, IA

*CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ALTOONA, IOWA FOR A 6-MONTH TRAINING
*THEN TRANSITION BACK TO LEBANON, IN JULY/AUGUST 2026
*HOTELS ARE PAID FOR AND THERE IS $25/DAY FOOD ALLOWANCE
Technical Skill

• Cat5/6
• Fiber
• Structured Cabling
• Installation
• Punchdown
• Pulling
• Telecom
• Constructions
• Indoor/Outdoor
• IT Networking
• Data Center
• Rack & Stack
• Deployment

Job Description
Our client is building one of the largest Data Centers in the Midwest to promote the growth of A.I. and physical Infrastructure.

Currently, we are seeking entry-level and mid-level cable technicians, who are willing to relocate to Altoona, Iowa for a 6-month training, then bring back their knowledge to Des Moines, IA in Summer 2026 to expand local growth.

Data Center Technicians will be learning structured cabling on a grand scale. Technicians will gain IT Networking experience by working alongside Team Leads and Network Engineers.

Duties

• Install Cable Trays, Pathways and Racks
• Pull Cable, CAT and Fiber
• Laying Fiber/Cable
• Learning Color Codes
• Rerouting & Mounting
• Punchdown and Terminations
• Building Server Racks

Day-to-Day

• Learn to follow blueprints from supervisors' direction.
• Perform pre-termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack, and label cables.
• Dispose of old/outdated devices.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• Terminate low-voltage devices.
• Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
• Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), and wall (i.e. box eliminator).
• Route cable through data center.
• Suspend and support cable correctly: Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.
• Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

Environment

• Indoor/Outdoor/Construction
• Lift up to 100lbs
• Work at heights, use a ladder
• 2.5 million square feet
• Data Center
• Structure Cabling
• Networking/Telcom
• Fiber

Tools

• Regular & Phillips Screwdriver
• Pliers/Snips
• Hammer & Flashlight
• Steele Toed Boots
• Safety Glasses
• Hardhat
• Power Drill

Shift

• 1st shift, 7AM-7PM
• Monday-Friday
• 8-12 hour days
• If work is behind will work 6 days per week Monday-Saturday
• Free Lodging, paid by company
• $25/hr Per Diem (Food)
• Entry-Level Technicians $20-22/hr
• Mid-Level Technicians $23-25/hr

Start Date

• December 29, 2025
• Interviews are virtual and a 2-Step process
• Drug Test and Background Check required

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 - $23.00/hr.
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 Nov 30, 2025.
>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.