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# Lead Data Center Fiber Technician - Burlington, TX ONSITE (11 Roles) - W2 Only

- **Company:** HYR Global Source
- **Location:** Burlington, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Network Diagrams
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us0006018b70791865c361d8db047413ae

## About the Role

Top Skills - Must Haves

 * Osp
 * Telecommunication
 * Fiber optic
 * Install
 * manage projects
 * Top Skills' Details

Strong Leadership skills

 * Knowledge of fiber Optics and Construction practices
 * Proven Leadership and Team Management skills
 * Oversite of 10-15 Technicians at a time in a data center environment

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves

 * Fiber optic cable
 * Structured cabling
 * Splicing
 * Installation
 * Low voltage, * Experience leading or supervising fiber, low-voltage, or structured cabling crews.
 * Strong knowledge of fiber-optic installation and construction practices.
 * Hands-on experience with single-mode and multimode fiber; splicing, termination, or testing experience is a plus.
 * Familiarity with OTDRs, power meters, or visual fault locators (VFL).
 * Ability to interpret construction drawings and communicate clearly with a team.
 * Data center experience is preferred; related field or construction experience is also relevant., A working lead or foreman with fiber-optic or structured-cabling experience who has coordinated a crew-ideally in a data center or construction setting-and can balance hands-on technical oversight with safety, quality, and daily progress tracking.

## Description

* We're looking for a hands-on fiber technician who can lead an on-site crew in a data center construction environment. You'll coordinate daily work for approximately 10 15 technicians and help ensure fiber installations are completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.

What you'll do

 * Assign daily work, guide technicians, and track crew progress.
 * Oversee fiber installation, routing, termination, splicing, and testing.
 * Coordinate structured cabling, fiber trays, ladder racks, and cable pathways.
 * Read blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams.
 * Check cable labeling, documentation, test results, and installation quality.
 * Share progress, issues, and safety updates with project leadership.
 * Promote safe work practices and follow OSHA and site-specific requirements.