Travel Technician

Pay: $19-22/hour
Description
We are seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale data center deployments across multiple U.S. locations. This role is responsible for fiber installation, rack assembly, fiber splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting physical layer infrastructure issues. Candidates with experience in data center environments, fiber optics, and rack-and-stack activities are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Required Qualifications
Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.
Rack-and-stack experience in a data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.
Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
Ability to take direction, adapt to changing project needs, and work effectively in a team environment.
Willingness to learn and grow within the data center industry.

Preferred Qualifications
Fiber splicing experience.
Experience using OTDR equipment for fiber testing and troubleshooting.
Previous data center deployment, commissioning, or infrastructure buildout experience.
Project Scope
Technicians will support large-scale hyperscale data center construction and deployment projects that may include:
100-200 racks per site.
Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs) containing approximately 200,000 to 2 million fiber splices.
Rack assembly and deployment.
Server installations and cable consolidation.
Site activation, testing, and troubleshooting to support production readiness.
Current Project Locations
The team is actively supporting data center projects in the following markets. Candidates located in or near these areas are strongly preferred:
Chicago, Illinois
Hilliard, Ohio
Memphis, Tennessee
Des Moines, Iowa
Denver, Colorado
Salt Lake City, Utah
Kansas City, Missouri
Phoenix, Arizona
Travel Requirements
Candidates must be open to traveling for assignments lasting up to 8 weeks at a time, unless local to the project site.
Travel technicians will be provided company-arranged lodging located near data center sites.
Accommodations are typically extended-stay hotels such as Candlewood Suites, Marriott properties, or similar accommodations.
Travel is coordinated through the company's travel department and may include airfare or rental vehicles.
Traveling technicians are eligible to fly home once per month during extended assignments.
Travel Benefits
Company-provided lodging during all travel assignments.
$50 daily per diem for meals while traveling.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for dependable, motivated technicians who have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in fast-paced data center environments. Successful candidates will be hands-on, eager to learn, receptive to coaching, and committed to delivering quality work while supporting critical infrastructure projects across the country.
Skills
Troubleshooting, fiber, rack and stack
Top Skills Details
Troubleshooting,fiber,rack and stack
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Travel technicians will be provided lodging by IES near data center locations. Accommodations are typically arranged through extended-stay hotels such as Candlewood Suites and Marriott. Travel is coordinated through the IES travel department, with the option to fly or use a rental vehicle. Technicians may also fly home once every 8 weeks.
Experience Level
Entry Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.
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