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Cedar Rapids Rising Talent Tech

Job in Fairfax, Linn County, Iowa, 52228, USA
Listing for: TEKsystems
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-15
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 22 USD Hourly USD 22.00 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Cedar Rapids Rising Talent Tech 1
Location: Fairfax

Description

Level 1 technicians and Lead Technicians needed.

We Are Open To Candidates Who Are

  • Former military experience, veterans who are able to complete a 2 week Fiber Optics installation boot camp
  • Candidates who have completed a training class in the fiber optics and datacenter building phase
  • Lead Level Techs - Candidates who have previous experience installing fiber optics equipment, ability to supervise teams of techs, with experience in data center build projects.
The Role

6 months of work in the IES site at the Data Center construction site

Installing data center cabling and equipment - fiber optics, racks, cable trays

Preparing equipment ready for installation into new build data centers.

This is going to be a long term Data Center Build out. Looking for individuals that can work inside and outside building out the data centers. Looking for hard working individuals. Hours Monday
- Friday 6:00am-5pm

Cable Tech 1

Pull cable

Assist Tech 2

Run and handle materials

Utilize hand/ power tools

Climb ladders

Layout and install wireway, buss duct, cable tray, switches receptacles and other devices

Will build closets (Mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required. Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels).

Pulls wire and/or oversees and directs conduit installations and wire pulling.

Operates tools/equipment, normally requiring the use of two hands (examples: cable cutters, hammer drills, compression tools, jack hammers, etc.)

Skills

Cable, Scissor lift, Fiber optic, Scissors lift, Install, Wiring, Installation, Splicing, Splice, Fiber splicing, Fusion, cable puller, cable tech, construction

Top Skills Details

Cable,Scissor lift,Fiber optic,Scissors lift,Install,Wiring,Installation,Splicing,Splice,Fiber splicing,Fusion

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Lift 50 pounds

Work in construction space - heat/cold, inside and outside work

Work on large teams

Follow instruction

Use what has been learned in the training class and apply it

Using your intiative

Self starter, find work to do, it's a large site, we value people who will stay engaged and work hard to accomplish their tasks all day

Must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment. Self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s). Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.

Technician must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements. Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds. Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.

Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

#CBLX Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfax, IA.

Final date to receive applications

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfax,IA.

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