Data Center Technician-Fiber

Data Center Technician-Fiber

Onsite, Altoona, IA & Des Moines, IA

• CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ALTOONA, IOWA FOR A 6-MONTH TRAINING
• THEN TRANSITION BACK TO LEBANON, IN JULY / AUGUST 2026
• HOTELS ARE PAID FOR AND THERE IS $25 / DAY FOOD ALLOWANCE

Technical Skill

Cat5 / 6

Fiber

Structured Cabling

Installation

Punchdown

Pulling

Telecom

Constructions

Indoor / Outdoor

IT Networking

Data Center

Rack & Stack

Deployment

Job Description

Our client is building one of the largest Data Centers in the Midwest to promote the growth of A.I. and physical Infrastructure.

Currently, we are seeking entry-level and mid-level cable technicians, who are willing to relocate to Altoona, Iowa for a 6-month training, then bring back their knowledge to Des Moines, IA in Summer 2026 to expand local growth.

Data Center Technicians will be learning structured cabling on a grand scale. Technicians will gain IT Networking experience by working alongside Team Leads and Network Engineers.

Duties

Install Cable Trays, Pathways and Racks

Pull Cable, CAT and Fiber

Laying Fiber / Cable

Learning Color Codes

Rerouting & Mounting

Punchdown and Terminations

Building Server Racks

Day-to-Day

Learn to follow blueprints from supervisors’ direction.

Perform pre-termination procedures : organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack, and label cables.

Dispose of old / outdated devices.

Install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.

Terminate low-voltage devices.

Drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.

Install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), and wall (i.e. box eliminator).

Route cable through data center.

Suspend and support cable correctly : Cable tray, J-hook, D-rings, Bridal rings, Trapeze.

Perform fire-stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.

Environment

Indoor / Outdoor / Construction

Lift up to 100lbs

Work at heights, use a ladder

2.5 million square feet

Data Center

Structure Cabling

Networking / Telcom

Fiber

Tools

Regular & Phillips Screwdriver

Pliers / Snips

Hammer & Flashlight

Steele Toed Boots

Safety Glasses

Hardhat

Power Drill

Shift

1st shift, 7AM-7PM

Monday-Friday

8-12 hour days

If work is behind will work 6 days per week Monday-Saturday

Free Lodging, paid by company

$25 / hr Per Diem (Food)

Entry-Level Technicians $20-22 / hr

Mid-Level Technicians $23-25 / hr

Start Date

December 29, 2025

Interviews are virtual and a 2-Step process

Drug Test and Background Check required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Altoona, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Altoona,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

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About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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.