Traveling Data Center Technician

TEKsystems•Dallas, TX

13h•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale data center deployments across multiple U.S. locations. The role focuses on installing fiber, assembling racks, splicing fiber, managing cables, and troubleshooting physical-layer infrastructure. Travel is nationwide; flights, hotel, and rental car are provided, along with a $68-per-day food per diem. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and is fully onsite when working at the assigned location.

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 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.
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 nationwide travel.
$68 per day per diem for food.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to eligibility.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, subject to eligibility.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.