DC Fiber Technician Lead

What You'll Be Doing

Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise a team of fiber technicians working onsite
• Assign daily tasks and monitor project progress
• Conduct safety meetings and daily team briefings
• Mentor technicians and support professional development
• Enforce safety standards, company policies, and industry best practices

Project Execution

• Support and oversee fiber optic installations within a data center environment
• Coordinate work involving:
  • Single-mode and multimode fiber cabling
  • Structured cabling systems
  • Fiber trays, ladder racks, and cable pathways
  • Rack-and-stack deployments
• Review blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet quality standards

Technical Responsibilities

• Oversee fiber splicing, termination, and testing activities
• Utilize testing equipment such as OTDRs, power meters, and VFL tools
• Troubleshoot network and fiber infrastructure issues
• Verify proper labeling, documentation, and cable management practices
• Ensure all installations meet project specifications and quality requirements

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety on all job sites
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety requirements
• Identify and mitigate potential workplace hazards
• Verify proper PPE usage and safe work practices

Qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments
• Fiber optic installation and construction experience
• Prior leadership or foreman experience leading technical teams
• Experience managing project execution and field operations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and network diagrams
• Familiarity with fiber testing equipment and troubleshooting techniques
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Ideal Experience

• Data Center Technician
• Lead Technician
• Data Center Engineer
• Fiber Technician Lead
• Electrical Technician
• Mechanical Technician
• Facilities Technician

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, TX.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Benefits

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 Burlington, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.