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Data Center Fiber Installation Technician

Job in Altoona, Polk County, Iowa, 50009, USA
Listing for: TEKsystems
Full Time, Part Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24 - 27 USD Hourly USD 24.00 27.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

* 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. Their role will be to assist the higher-level techs and the team leads in building out the infrastructure to include: pulling cable, pulling fiber, learning color codes, learning how to punch down and terminate fiber, installing cable trays and pathways, and build server racks.

More than likely Tech's will start our installing cable tray's and building the 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.

* Skills
* Cat6, Cat5, Cabling, Cable installation, Punchdown, Cable puller, Install, Cable, Installation, structured cabling, military communications, data center, fiber optic cable

* Top Skills Details
* Cat6,Cat5,Cabling,Cable installation,Punchdown,Cable puller,Install,Cable,Installation,structured cabling

* Additional

Skills & Qualifications
* 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

* Experience Level
* Entry Level

* 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.

* Final date to receive applications
* This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 2026.
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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

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.

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