Cedar Rapids Rising Talent Tech 1

TEKsystems • Kansas City, MO

8h • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Level 1 and Lead Technicians are needed for a long-term data center build-out. The role includes six months of work at an IES data center construction site, preparing equipment for installation and installing data center cabling and equipment such as fiber optics, racks, and cable trays. Work may take place inside and outside the building. The position is a contract-to-hire role based in Kansas City, Missouri, and requires openness to travel.

Requirements

• Must be open to travel.
• Fiber optics experience or certifications; candidates who completed fiber-optics training are encouraged.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in indoor or outdoor construction environments, including heat and cold.
• Must be able to work at heights, from ladders, and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to distinguish colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• Must be able to follow instructions, use initiative, and work independently as a self-starter.
• Must be able to work on large teams.
• Must have proven skill or ability to learn to interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Must have a positive, professional approach and help promote company culture and mission.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school candidates are encouraged.
• Former military experience, including veterans able to complete a two-week fiber-optics installation boot camp.
• Completion of a training class in fiber optics and data center building.
• For Lead Technician candidates: prior experience installing fiber-optics equipment, supervising technician teams, and working on data center build projects.
• Experience or skills in cable installation, scissor lifts, fiber optics, wiring, splicing, fusion splicing, and construction.

Responsibilities

• Pull cable and assist Tech 2 technicians.
• Run and handle materials.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Climb ladders and work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Lay out and install wireway, bus duct, cable tray, switches, receptacles, and other devices.
• Build closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optics, and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Complete IDC connections, including terminating 110/66 blocks and patch panels.
• Pull wire and/or oversee and direct conduit installations and wire pulling.
• Operate tools and equipment such as cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, and jackhammers.
• Follow instructions and apply training to the work.
• Interpret blueprints and other project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
• Work as part of large teams and remain engaged in completing assigned tasks.
• Travel within the branch and/or regional territory as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed