Data Center Technician
About The Position
TEKsystems is seeking Data Center Technicians to support large-scale data center construction and infrastructure projects in Texas. The role involves installing structured cabling and related infrastructure, assisting with testing and troubleshooting, maintaining safety and quality standards, and documenting work. Candidates with hands-on experience in cabling, telecommunications, construction, low-voltage systems, or related technical environments are encouraged to apply. Per diem is available for qualified travelers. New hires complete a two-week training program through Learning Alliance and TEKsystems before going onsite. The position is described as contract-to-hire and fully onsite in Waco, Texas. The listed pay range is $28.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Experience in data centers, telecommunications, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, construction, or a related field.
- Familiarity with fiber optic and Cat5/Cat6 cabling installations.
- Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, and project documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Comfort working in active construction and data center environments.
- Ability to collaborate within a team while maintaining productivity independently.
Responsibilities
- Install and support structured cabling systems, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling.
- Install cable pathways, ladder racks, fiber trays, and supporting infrastructure.
- Perform rack-and-stack activities and route cables within data center environments.
- Read and interpret blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams.
- Complete work according to project schedules and quality standards.
- Assist with fiber termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Use testing equipment such as OTDRs, power meters, and visual fault locators (VFLs).
- Identify and help resolve connectivity and cabling issues.
- Maintain cable labeling, management, and documentation standards.
- Support quality control to ensure installations meet project specifications.
- Follow OSHA and site-specific safety requirements and use proper PPE.
- Identify potential job-site hazards and assist with corrective actions.
- Promote safe work practices and a team-first mentality.
- Maintain installation records and test documentation, complete daily reports and progress updates, and assist with project closeout and as-built documentation.
Benefits
- Per diem for qualified travelers
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, if eligible
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, if eligible
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees 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 or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
