Data Center Installation Technician Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Salary: $25 Per Hour with Paid 80-Hour Training ($15 Per Hour)
Available Locations:

Chattanooga, Tennessee or Bridgeport, Alabama
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Columbus, Ohio
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Washington, DC

Key Responsibilities:

Install server racks per approved floor plans, ensuring proper grounding and safety compliance
Deploy primary and secondary PDUs for AC cage infrastructure
Install DC power supplies and fuse panels for DC cage environments
Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers and network equipment
Install OEM switches and chassis (1RU to 45RU), including line cards
Safely handle and install equipment using server lifts
Commission console and management switches
Execute network installations in accordance with Telcordia standards
Load ISO configurations on Windows and Linux servers
Perform rack swaps and capacity upgrades with minimal service disruption
Install servers, switches, and routers from major OEM vendors
Configure data center networks using 3-Tier and Spine-Leaf architectures
Execute network migrations across multiple cages, floors, and data center locations
Install fiber patch panels, ODFs, interconnects, and permanent fiber links
Install and manage copper and fiber cabling (LC, SC, MPO, RJ-45, breakout cabling)
Handle fiber optics and transceivers ranging from 1G to 400G
Test and troubleshoot hardware and network components on site
Perform device recovery, zeroization, and base configuration via CLI/GUI
Conduct fiber testing using OTDR, including cleaning and scoping
Interpret EDP (Equipment Deployment Plan) and DPK (Data Patching Key) documentation
Validate patching accuracy and endpoint connectivity
Troubleshoot fiber and network issues during deployment and migration windows
Provide regular progress updates, risk identification, and technical reporting
Support pre-checks, post-installation testing, UAT, and final handover activities
Ensure all technical and documentation requirements are met prior to sign-off

Qualifications:

0–2 years of experience in data center installation, deployment, or maintenance
Prior experience supporting infrastructure or network deployment projects
Ability to read and interpret network design documents and blueprints
Hands-on experience with server racks, PDUs, DC power systems, and fuse panels
Familiarity with rack-and-stack operations for servers and switches
Exposure to OEM switch installations and line card handling
Knowledge of fiber and cabling standards (1G–400G)
Understanding of Telcordia installation standards
Experience loading ISO configurations on Windows and Linux systems
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills during live network changes