Installer Technician

TEKsystems • Waco, TX

9d • $35 - $45 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking experienced Installer Technicians to support large-scale data center infrastructure deployments across multiple locations throughout Texas. This role is ideal for technicians with experience installing telecommunications and transport equipment in ISP, carrier, or hyperscale data center environments. Technicians will be responsible for equipment implementation, rack and stack activities, fiber and copper cabling, power connections, equipment turn-up, and infrastructure support while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience with data center, telecommunications, or network equipment installation.
• Strong knowledge of: Rack and Stack, Fiber Optic Cabling, Fiber Cleaning & Connectorization, Crimping and Cable Termination, Hardware Installation, Wiring and Structured Cabling, Telecom Infrastructure.
• Experience working with transport equipment platforms such as: 1Finity, Ciena, Infinera.
• Familiarity with power lockout/tagout procedures and power distribution activities within data centers.
• Ability to read and interpret installation diagrams and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced data center environments.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in ISP, carrier, colocation, or hyperscale data centers.
• Experience supporting large-scale network infrastructure implementations.
• Ability to work independently and travel to project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and deploy transport and telecommunications equipment in data center environments.
• Perform rack and stack activities for network and transport hardware.
• Install, terminate, route, and label copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Conduct fiber cleaning, connectorization, and testing.
• Perform hardware mounting, rack installations, and cable management.
• Complete power connections, power tapping, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Support equipment turn-up, testing, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and ensure all work meets customer and industry standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation of installations and project progress.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed