Data Center Technician
Listed on 2026-09-22
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Telecoms Engineering, Installation Technician
Description
Our client is a national commercial and federal systems integrator. Their seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society. They offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audio visual, data center services, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.
Schedule6-7 days a week, 12 hour shifts
Monday-Saturday (need to be open to working Sundays as well)
Start time:
Early access, night shift 6:30pm-6:30am
Start time: full access (second wave November) day/night shift (6:30pm-6:30am and 6:30am-6:30pm)
Employees must arrive at the shuttle location by 6:15 AM and take transportation to the job site
ResponsibilitiesPull and install fiber optic cabling
Work with backbone fiber including:
288-count fiber
144-count fiber
Install and connect pre-terminated fiber into cassettes
Cable dressing, labeling, and organization
Terminations fiber/copper
Assist with fiber testing and troubleshooting utilizing:
Fluke test equipment
OTDR testing equipment
Follow data center standards and safety procedures
QualificationsData center experience needed
Fiber optic/copper installation experience needed
Experience with fiber/copper testing and troubleshooting is a plus (fluke/OTDR)
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction/data center environment
Need to be able to work 12 hour shifts (night shift for now) 6-7 days a week
Training & OnboardingOrientation starts on 10/5 onsite and runs every morning (20 technicians per class)
Client onboarding
TEK onboarding
OSHA 10/Scissor certs needed (candidates pay for these)
* Drug test and random drug testing onsite *
RequirementsPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) required
Drug Test required
Back ground through ORACLE onsite during orientation
SkillsData center, Cable, Rack and stack, Hardware, Hardware troubleshooting, Troubleshooting, Racking, fiber, preterminated fiber, OTDR, fluke, fiber installation, Infrastructure, Data center maintenance, fiber optic, fiber optic cable
Top Skills DetailsData center,Cable,Rack and stack,Hardware,Hardware troubleshooting,Troubleshooting,Racking,fiber,preterminated fiber,OTDR,fluke,fiber installation
AdditionalSkills & Qualifications
12 hour shifts, nigth shift, 6-7 days a week
attitude
attendance
work ethic
team player
growth mindset
reliability
culture fit
Experience LevelIntermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Red Oak, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- 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)
This is a fully onsite position in Red Oak,TX.
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
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