Data Center Technician

About the role

Overview: Seeking a Data Center Technician with experience in data center and structured cabling environments or fiber optics. This role will support fiber optic installations, testing, troubleshooting, and cable infrastructure projects. Location: Burlington, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX (Contract to Hire, fully onsite). Application deadline: Oct 26, 2026 for Burlington and Dallas locations; Oct 27, 2026 for Houston location.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate fiber optic and structured cabling systems.
• Perform rack-and-stack work in data center environments.
• Conduct fiber testing using OTDRs, power meters, and related tools.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and maintain cable documentation.
• Read blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams.
• Follow OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.

Skills

• Fiber optic installation and testing (Must Have)
• Data center cabling
• Structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6)
• Rack-and-stack deployments
• Cable management and documentation

Pay

The pay range for this position is $28.00 per hour.

Benefits

• 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)