Data Center Technician

Description

• TEKsystems has several immediate openings for Data Center Technicians for our client in the Red Oak, TX market!
• This company is a national commercial and federal systems integrator.
• Their seasoned staff has keen insight into trends and emerging technologies that are changing the way we work, communicate, and protect our society.
• They offer design, installation, support and project management for Distributed Antenna Systems, Passive Optical Networking, voice/data, wireless systems, security, audio visual, data center services, and video teleconferencing delivering powerful IP-centric, integrated solutions that get results.
• They have just won a large data center build project in Red Oak TX for building including 10 total data hauls. This work is expected to last over next 3-4 months with the potential to extend to building 12 for another 3-4 months (potential FTE offer based off performance).
• At minimum these candidates need to be able to install fiber/copper, run, pull, dress, label, rack/stack, terminations, etc. Testing/troubleshooting experience is preferred but not needed, they will take lead experience as well if we can find it.

Schedule

• 6-7 days a week, 12 hour shifts
• Monday-Saturday (need to be open to working Sundays as well)
• Start time: Early access, night shift 6:30pm-6:30am
• Start time: full access, day/night shift (6:30pm-6:30am and 6:30am-6:30pm)
• Employees must arrive at the shuttle location by 6:15 and take transportation to the job site

Responsibilities

• Pull and install fiber optic cabling
• Work with backbone fiber including:
• 288-count fiber
• 144-count fiber
• Install and connect pre-terminated fiber into cassettes
• Cable dressing, labeling, and organization
• Terminations fiber/copper
• Assist with fiber testing and troubleshooting utilizing:
  • Fluke test equipment
  • OTDR testing equipment
  • Follow data center standards and safety procedures

Qualifications

• Data center experience needed
• Fiber optic/copper installation experience needed
• Experience with fiber/copper testing and troubleshooting is a plus (fluke/OTDR)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction/data center environment
• Need to be able to work 12 hour shifts (night shift for now) 6-7 days a week
• OSHA 10/Scissor certs needed (candidates pay for these)

Skills

Data center, Cable, Rack and stack, Hardware, Hardware troubleshooting, Troubleshooting, Racking, fiber, pre-terminated fiber, OTDR, fluke, fiber installation, Infrastructure, Data center maintenance, fiber optic, fiber optic cable

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 12 hour shifts, night shift, 6-7 days a week
• attitude
• attendance
• work ethic
• team player
• growth mindset
• reliability
• culture fit

This is a Contract position based out of Red Oak, TX.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 is a Contract position based out of Red Oak, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Red Oak,TX.

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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.