DC Fiber Installation Technician

Description

Our client is seeking multiple entry-level cable technicians who are willing to relocate to Altoona, Iowa for a 6-month assignment, followed by a long-term move to Lebanon, IN site. These technicians will be learning cabling on a grand scale. They have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for them throughout the Meta data center. Their role will be to assist the higher-level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks.

More than likely Tech’s will start our installing cable tray’s and building the server racks. All candidates will be considered a Level 1 at the $20-$23/hr rate unless they have 2+ years of previous experience working with Fiber in a data center and will be considered for $24-27/hr.

• Cat6
• Cat5
• Cabling
• Cable installation
• Punchdown
• Cable puller
• Install
• Cable
• Installation
• Structured cabling
• Military communications
• Data center
• Fiber optic cable

Punctual and team player, able to flexible on hours. If they get behind they will go to 10-12 hour days. 6 days a week

Entry Level

This is a Contract position based out of Altoona, IA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $23.00/hr 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 Altoona, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.