Traveling Data Center Technician

TEKsystems•Atlanta, GA

5d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Traveling Data Center Technicians support large-scale data center deployments across multiple U.S. locations. The role focuses on fiber installation, rack assembly, fiber splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting physical-layer infrastructure issues. Flights, hotel, and a rental car are provided, along with $50 per day for food. The position is a contract based out of Atlanta, Georgia, and is fully onsite. The pay range is $21.00–$25.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated application deadline is October 24, 2026. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits are subject to change and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Fiber splicing experience.
Experience using OTDR equipment for fiber testing and troubleshooting.
Previous data center deployment, commissioning, or infrastructure buildout experience.

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 help resolve network connectivity problems.
Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Benefits

Flights, hotel, and rental car provided for travel.
$50 per day per diem for food.
If eligible: 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.
If eligible: voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents.
If eligible: short- and long-term disability.
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.