Data Center Technician

This role supports a large-scale data center build by installing and maintaining critical fiber and copper infrastructure in a fast-paced construction environment. You will work primarily on-site in a data center setting, performing cabling, terminations, and basic testing while following strict safety and quality standards. The position requires long shifts on a predominantly night schedule and offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience on a high-profile data center project with potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Pull and install fiber optic cabling throughout the data center environment.
• Install and support backbone fiber infrastructure, including 288-count and 144-count fiber.
• Install and connect pre-terminated fiber into cassettes and related hardware.
• Run, pull, dress, and organize both fiber and copper cabling to meet data center standards.
• Perform cable dressing, labeling, and routing to maintain a clean and organized cabling system.
• Perform fiber and copper terminations to industry standards.
• Assist with fiber testing and troubleshooting using Fluke test equipment.
• Assist with OTDR testing and interpretation under the guidance of senior technicians or leads.
• Rack and stack hardware and related infrastructure as part of data center builds.
• Follow established data center standards, documentation practices, and work instructions.
• Comply with all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain reliable attendance and punctuality, including arriving at the shuttle location on time.
• Collaborate with team members, leads, and supervisors to complete data hauls and project milestones on schedule.
• Participate in required orientations and onboarding sessions and adhere to site-specific policies.
• Support additional tasks related to infrastructure and data center maintenance as needed., This is a fully on-site role based in a construction-style data center environment in Red Oak, TX. The work involves active construction and infrastructure installation, including data center maintenance, fiber optic, and fiber optic cable work. The schedule typically consists of 12-hour shifts, 6-7 days per week, with a strong emphasis on night shift (for example, 6:30 pm-6:30 am). As the project progresses, both day and night shifts may be available (6:30 pm-6:30 am and 6:30 am-6:30 pm). Employees must arrive at a designated shuttle location by 6:15 to be transported to the job site. The environment requires strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with site-specific rules. The role may involve working at heights or on scissor lifts, handling heavy cabling, and moving through active construction areas. Random drug testing may occur on site, and a background check is conducted during orientation. The atmosphere is fast-paced, team-oriented, and focused on meeting aggressive project timelines while maintaining quality and safety.

Reliability Punctuality Fiber Optics Communication Team Oriented Collaboration Copper Cabling Network Routing Strong Work Ethic Fiber Optic Cable Safety Procedures Working at Heights Fiber Optic Testing Packaging And Labeling Scissor Lift Certification Bilingual (Spanish/English), * At least 1 year of data center cabling installation experience, including pulling, running, dressing, and terminating fiber and copper cabling.

• Hands-on experience with data center environments and construction-style work settings.
• Fiber optic and copper installation experience, including rack and stack work.
• Experience with fiber and copper terminations in a professional setting.
• Basic experience with fiber and copper testing and troubleshooting; familiarity with Fluke and OTDR equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, primarily night shift, 6-7 days per week.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction and data center environment.
• Strong attitude, dependable work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated reliability, consistent attendance, and punctuality.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with other technicians and leads.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, safety protocols, and data center standards.
• Willingness to complete required orientations and onboarding processes.
• Ability to pass required drug testing and background checks as specified by the client.
• Comfort working strictly night shift initially, with potential for both day and night shifts later., * Experience working on large-scale data center projects or with major data center clients is highly preferred.
• Previous experience with ORACLE data center environments is highly preferred.
• Experience assisting with Fluke and OTDR testing beyond basic exposure is beneficial.
• Experience in infrastructure and data center maintenance beyond cabling is a plus.
• OSHA 10 certification and scissor lift certification are required; candidates obtain these certifications independently.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are helpful.
• Growth mindset and openness to learning new technologies and methods.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, workloads, and project priorities.
• Comfort working significant overtime, including 72-84 hours per week when needed.