Data Center Fiber Installation Technician

Job Description

Our client is seeking multiple entry-level cable technicians who are willing to relocate to Altoona, Iowa for a 6‑month assignment, followed by a long‑term move to Lebanon, IN site. These technicians will be learning cabling on a grand scale. They have an exclusive contract to build the cable infrastructure for them throughout the Meta data center.

Responsibilities include assisting higher‑level techs and team leads in building out the infrastructure: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, building server racks. More than likely technicians will start installing cable trays and building server racks.

All candidates will be considered a Level 1 at the $20‑$23 /hr rate unless they have 2+ years of previous experience working with fiber in a data center and will be considered for $24‑$27 /hr.

• Cat6
• Cat5
• Cabling
• Cable installation
• Punchdown
• Cable puller
• Install
• Cable
• Installation
• Structured cabling
• Military communications
• Data center
• Fiber optic cable

• Cat6
• Cat5
• Cabling
• Cable installation
• Punchdown
• Cable puller
• Install Cable
• Installation
• Structured cabling

Punctual and team player, able to flexible on hours. If they get behind they will go to 10‑12 hour days. 6 days a week.

Entry Level

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

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)

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

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.