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DC Fiber Installation Technician

TEKsystems
$20.00 - $23.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Altoona
Nov 27, 2025
Job Description: We are hiring entry-level cable technicians to join a major data center buildout project. No prior telecom experience? No problem! This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in structured cabling and fiber installation at a* data center. Responsibilities include:* * Assisting senior technicians and team leads in building cable infrastructure * Pulling cable and fiber * Learning color codes, punchdown, and fiber termination * Installing cable trays and pathways * Building server racks Technicians will likely start by installing cable trays and assembling server racks before moving into fiber and cabling tasks. Compensation: * Entry-Level (Level 1): $20-$23/hr * Experienced (2+ years with fiber in data centers): $24-$27/hr Additional Perks: * Free lodging during Altoona assignment * $25/day per diem Work Environment: * work at data center space * Ongoing construction site; must be comfortable with heights * Monday-Friday, core hours 7 AM-7 PM (may extend to 10-12 hour days, 6 days/week if behind schedule) Employee Value Proposition (EVP): This is a career-changing opportunity for entry-level technicians with little to no experience. Work at a data center, gain valuable skills, and grow within the company. 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: * 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Altoona,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025. h4>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.