Entry Level Data Center Technician

Job Title:
Entry-Level Data Center Technician

Location:

Altoona, Iowa

Employment Type:

Contract

Our client has multiple openings for entry-level technicians eager to learn a new trade:
Structured Cabling. If you have experience working with your hands—whether in landscaping, construction, general labor, or material handling—this is your chance to transition into a growing technical field. You’ll assist senior technicians and team leads in building out network infrastructure, including:

• Pulling cable and fiber
• Learning color codes
• Punching down and terminating fiber
• Installing cable trays and pathways
• Building server racks

• Drop cable down walls using fish tape or other methods; route cable through data centers
• Perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, dress, and label cables; determine length and slack
• Suspend and support cable using trays, J‑hooks, D‑rings, bridal rings, trapeze
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cables
• Perform fire‑stopping procedures on firewalls; install sleeves and pull cable through penetrations
• Terminate low‑voltage devices
• Follow prints and complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
• Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Basic knowledge or willingness to learn: CAT5/CAT6 cabling, telecommunications, punch‑down, terminations, cable trays
• Comfortable working with tools and performing physical tasks

• Hands‑on experience in landscaping, general labor, material handling, or construction
• Trade school graduates seeking practical experience

• Punctual, reliable, and a team player
• Flexible with hours; may work 10‑hour days if needed

Entry‑Level
This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in structured cabling and data center infrastructure.

Contract position based out of Gallatin, TN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $24.00/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)

Fully onsite position in Gallatin, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

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.