Installer Technician

About the role

This is a long‑term contract position focused on installing transport equipment, running fiber, terminating power, performing power taps, and supporting controlled electrical maintenance activities within live data center or mission‑critical environments. The role offers room for promotion and advancement. Job type: Contract. Location: Amarillo, TX (fully remote).

Responsibilities

• Rack, stack, and secure network and transport equipment in data center environments
• Install, cable, and commission optical transport systems including 1Finity, Ciena, Infinera, and similar platforms
• Install line cards, optics, shelves, chassis, and supporting hardware
• Route, dress, label, and test fiber optic and copper cabling
• Install and terminate DC power cables to transport and network equipment
• Utilize hydraulic and mechanical crimping tools to terminate power conductors
• Perform busway power taps and install power whips as required
• Support A/B power feed installations and verification
• Participate in power‑down and power‑up activities within live data center environments
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and change‑management processes
• Verify voltage, polarity, and circuit integrity before energizing equipment

Requirements

• Experience working with fiber optic infrastructure and patching
• Experience terminating DC power cables and using power crimping tools
• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Ability to read equipment installation guides, rack elevations, and power diagrams

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)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.