Low Voltage Technician

Laborer Data Center

Job Description
This role focuses on installing and routing fiber optic cabling and pathway systems such as innerduct, MaxCell, and microfiber within a fast-paced, high-security data center environment in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will oversee and perform fiber installation activities across the data center campus and underground pathways, ensuring all work meets strict safety, quality, and documentation standards while supporting large-scale data center projects.
Responsibilities

• Install and route fiber optic cable, innerduct, conduit, and related pathway systems throughout the data center campus and underground infrastructure.
• Manage and guide installation crews to complete fiber routing and cable pulling tasks safely and efficiently.
• Safely pull, secure, and terminate cabling through manholes, handholes, cable vaults, and conduit systems.
• Read and interpret cable maps, riser diagrams, construction drawings, and work instructions to plan and execute installations.
• Ensure all fiber installations meet company standards, industry best practices, and applicable safety requirements.
• Label fiber runs and pathway systems accurately and maintain clear, organized documentation of completed work.
• Conduct basic quality inspections and quality control checks on installed cabling and pathways.
• Apply proper cable handling techniques, including managing pulling tension, bend radius, and cable management to protect fiber integrity.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, including installers, splicers, and construction crews, to meet project timelines and milestones.
• Follow strict safety protocols when working in confined spaces, mechanical rooms, and outdoor environments.
• Maintain site cleanliness and organization in work areas, ensuring pathways and equipment are kept neat and hazard-free.
• Use appropriate cable pulling tools and equipment to complete installations in innerduct, MaxCell, and other pathway systems.

Essential Skills

• 13 years of fiber installation experience, preferably in outside plant (OSP) or data center environments.
• Hands-on experience installing, pulling, and routing fiber optic cable in conduit, innerduct, and pathway systems such as MaxCell.
• Ability to read and interpret cable maps, riser diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of cable handling principles, including pulling tension, bend radius, and proper cable management.
• Experience using cable pulling tools and working within pathway systems like innerduct and MaxCell.
• Capability to work safely in confined spaces, mechanical rooms, manholes, and other restricted areas.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Commitment to following strict safety protocols and quality control procedures.
• Valid drivers license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in data center environments or large-scale fiber infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with quality inspection and quality control practices for cabling installations.
• Comfort working both indoors in data halls and outdoors in campus and underground pathway areas.
• Ability to work in secure environments with badge access and adhere to site-specific security procedures.
• Strong attention to detail in labeling, documentation, and record-keeping.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with installers, splicers, and construction crews.
• Adaptability to varying weather conditions when performing outdoor work.
• Reliability and readiness to work extended hours and overtime to meet project timelines.

Why Work Here?
You join a team-oriented environment where collaboration, safety, and quality are top priorities. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge data center infrastructure, providing valuable experience with advanced fiber and pathway systems. You benefit from steady, full-time hours with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to grow both professionally and financially while working on impactful, large-scale projects. The culture emphasizes clear communication, adherence to best practices, and support from experienced colleagues, creating a setting where skilled technicians can develop and refine their expertise.
Work Environment
This position is based in a fast-paced, high-security data center environment in Cedar Rapids, IA, requiring badge access and compliance with site security procedures. Work is a mix of indoor tasks in data halls and mechanical rooms and outdoor activities across the campus and underground pathway systems. You will regularly access cable vaults, manholes, handholes, and confined spaces, following strict safety protocols at all times. The role is physically active, involving frequent standing, climbing, and lifting throughout the day. The schedule averages around 50 hours per week, with overtime as needed to meet project timelines, and outdoor work may occur in varying weather conditions. You work closely with installers, splicers, and construction crews in a team-oriented setting, with strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and organized work areas; standard work attire appropriate for industrial and construction-style environments is expected.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


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.

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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.

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