Network Install Technician, DCC Communities

Transform network infrastructure by joining our dynamic team! You'll be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions that drive network stability and scalability, using your technical expertise to create automated systems that power global technological advancement.

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers to maintain the highest standards for safety, security, and capacity at the lowest possible cost.

Responsibilities

• Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment
• Installing fiber and copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment
• Ensuring proper safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation
• Following well-established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities
• Safely using material handling tools and equipment
• Traveling within and outside of the regional work area as required

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
• Work in an environment that operates 24/7, including participation in primary responder rotation and after-hours support
• Work in cramped, elevated, and/or noisy environments
• Bend, lift, stretch, reach, stand, and walk for up to 8+ hours a day
• Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation

Requirements

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
• Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center, critical environment, computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, or data center operations experience, or experience in similar technical roles
• 2+ years of network cabling, fiber optics, and test equipment (including VFL, power meter, and OTDR) experience
• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles
• Certification in a relevant field (CCENT, Network+, or CCNA)
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Experience conducting behavioral interviews and hiring

Pay

USA, NC, Hamlet - $30.91 - $54.18 USD hourly

Benefits

• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for supplemental life plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support
• Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Amazon does not sponsor immigration, including H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role. Relocation assistance will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.