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Traveling Data Center Technician

$68 per day

TEKsystems

Nationwide Travel Data Center Technicians

Flights, hotel, and rental car provided

$68/day Per Diem for food

Top Skills - Must Haves

  • Troubleshooting

  • fiber

  • rack and stack

Top Skills' Details

Running Fiber, Rack and Stack, Splicing, Troubleshooting

Job Description

We are seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale data center deployments across multiple U.S. locations. This role is responsible for fiber installation, rack assembly, fiber splicing, cable management, and troubleshooting physical layer infrastructure issues. Candidates with

experience in data center environments, fiber optics, and rack-and-stack activities are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.

Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.

Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.

Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.

Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).

Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.

Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.

Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Required Qualifications

Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.

Rack-and-stack experience in a data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.

Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.

Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.

Ability to take direction, adapt to changing project needs, and work effectively in a team environment.

Willingness to learn and grow within the data center industry.

Preferred Qualifications

Fiber splicing experience.

Experience using OTDR equipment for fiber testing and troubleshooting.

Previous data center deployment, commissioning, or infrastructure buildout experience.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,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.

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