Construction Laborer
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician, Construction Labor & Trades
Fiber Installation - Data Center
Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA (QTS Data Center)
We are hiring a Fiber Installer to support large-scale data center construction projects at the QTS Data Center in Cedar Rapids, IA. This position is ideal for experienced fiber technicians who have led crews or are ready to take the next step into a leadership role.
The company offers a 90-day evaluation period for technicians transitioning into a foreman role. Candidates who successfully demonstrate foreman-level capabilities will be eligible for a pay increase following the evaluation period.
Lead and manage crews installing fiber optic cabling throughout the data center campus
Install and route fiber optic cable, innerduct, microfiber, and conduit systems
Pull cable through underground pathways, manholes, handholes, and conduit systems
Read and interpret cable maps, riser diagrams, blueprints, and work instructions
Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and project standards
Label and document completed installations accurately
Coordinate with project managers, splicers, and construction teams to meet project schedules
1-3+ years of fiber optic installation experience
Experience with:
Fiber cable pulling and routing
Innerduct and Max Cell systems
Underground and conduit installations
Ability to read construction drawings and cable maps
Knowledge of proper cable handling, pull tensions, and bend radius requirements
Valid driver's license
Data center fiber installation
OSP (Outside Plant) fiber installation
Previous construction experience
High-security data center environment
Indoor and outdoor work
Underground pathways, manholes, cable vaults, and mechanical rooms
Physically active role requiring standing, climbing, lifting, and walking throughout the day
Average of 50 hours per week with overtime opportunities
Strong focus on safety and teamwork
Opportunity to advance into a foreman position with increased compensation after a successful 90-day evaluation
Long-term data center projects
Consistent overtime available
Company-paid housing option for travelers
Work with a growing team supporting critical infrastructure projects
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.
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