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Exciting Travel Opportunity – Entry-Level DC Fiber Installation Technician

Our client is looking for multiple entry-level cable technicians to join a major Meta data center project. This is a career-launching role for anyone interested in telecommunications and data center work.

What makes this unique?

+ Travel Included: Start with a 6-month assignment in Altoona, IA, then transition to Lebanon, IN for a long-term role.

+ Free Lodging + $50/day Per Diem while in Iowa—earn and save while gaining hands-on experience!

+ Work on one of the largest data center projects in the U.S.

What You’ll Learn & Do:

+ Pull Cat5/Cat6 and fiber optic cables

+ Install cable trays and pathways

+ Punch-down and fiber termination

+ Build server racks and follow blueprints

+ Learn structured cabling standards and color codes

Initial tasks will likely include installing cable trays and assembling server racks before progressing to fiber work.

Pay & Schedule:

+ $20–$23/hr (entry-level)

+ $24–$27/hr (with 2+ years fiber/data center experience)

+ Overtime: Paid at 1.5x

+ Schedule: Mon–Fri, 7 AM–7 PM (may extend to 10–12 hrs/day, 6 days/week if needed)

Skills & Qualifications:

+ Willingness to relocate (Altoona, IA → Lebanon, IN)

+ Basic cabling or telecom experience (or construction experience)

+ Comfortable using hand tools and working at heights

+ Reliable, punctual, and coachable

+ Must pass drug and BGC

Nice-to-Haves:

+ Military communications experience

+ Data center or fiber optic experience

Why This Role?

This is more than a job—it’s a career-changing opportunity with paid travel perks, hands-on training, and room for growth. You’ll gain valuable experience in a booming industry while working on a high-profile project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Altoona, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

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 the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Altoona,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

h4>About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.