Travel Data Center Technician

Seeking experienced L2 Data Center Technicians to support Google's Hi-Fiber initiative, a large-scale effort to replace legacy coaxial cabling with fiber infrastructure. This team will serve as a specialized deployment group responsible for launching new project sites, establishing operational processes, and ensuring projects are set up for long-term success during the first 6-8 weeks of deployment.

About the role

Technicians will travel to new Google data center locations to help initiate projects and then move on to support additional sites as needed. During gaps between travel assignments, team members will work at a Google data center within their home market. This role is ideal for seasoned data center professionals who can independently contribute from day one and help establish best practices for future project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale fiber infrastructure deployment by replacing legacy coaxial cabling
• Launch new project sites and establish operational processes
• Ensure projects are set up for long-term success during the first 6-8 weeks of deployment
• Travel to new Google data center locations to initiate projects
• Work at a Google data center within your home market during gaps between travel assignments

Requirements

• Data Center Operations experience
• Fiber/Cabling experience
• Troubleshooting skills
• Cable replacement and infrastructure upgrades experience
• Comfortable with extensive nationwide travel (approximately 75%)
• Travel assignments may last up to two weeks before returning home
• Strong adaptability and ability to work effectively in new environments

Qualifications

• Intermediate (L2 Technician) experience level
• Data Center Experience
• Cabling experience
• Troubleshooting skills

Additional Information

• All travel arrangements will be coordinated by the client
• Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed

Job Type & Location

This is a contract, fully onsite position based in Council Bluffs, IA.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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)