Data Center Fiber Optic Technician

Job description

Fiber Technician Opportunity – Travel to One Dedicated Location
Are you a skilled fiber technician looking for a change of scenery without the constant travel?

We’re seeking a dependable and detail-oriented professional to support fiber installation and maintenance at a single out-of-town location.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in the field and is open to traveling for a longer-term assignment in one area—without bouncing from site to site.
Description
Level II
• Performs mid-level splicing functions for aerial, underground, and ISP cable routing on various projects
• Advanced ability to read and interpret construction prints, drawings, and splice matrixes to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled
• Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facility
• Independently and safely performs mid-sheath cable entry using proper tools
• Performs mid-level single and/or ribbon splices with the understanding large cable count numbering
• Ability to read/process test results and problem solve basic issues identified during troubleshooting
• Proficient in mid-level OTDR and power meter testing
• Ability to install and/or research installation procedures for all splice enclosures
• Performs basic cable relocations and hot cuts while maintaining cable organization
• Effectively communicates with internal (training peers) and external stakeholders (customers, subcontractors, etc.), addressing issues as they arise and offering customer-centric solutions
• Responds timely to critical situations and emergency outages with an appropriate level of urgency
• Maintains full understanding of safety risks while working in a safety sensitive position, adhering to all safety requirements and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership
Level III
• Performs complex splicing projects for both new and existing customers with little to no direction
• Independently troubleshoots customer networks and reads/processes test results to provide customer deliverables
• Creates Smart Sheets and Excel trackers to accurately track project schedules and progress
• Independently reads/interprets prints and create work assignments for other Technicians
• Accurately collects all pertinent information from pre-job inspections and customer field meetings
• Supports operational leadership with the management of on-site project elements such as time, materials, documentation, production updates, tool, and equipment
• Professionally interacts with and communicate with external vendors, customers, subcontractors, and internal leadership to ensure accurate information is disseminated to all parties
• Proactively identifies and escalates project and personnel issues to operational leadership where appropriate
• Creates training plans and conduct training for other Technicians and serve as a leader in the field driving quality, efficiency, production, and safety
• Serves as a Culture Champion leading, driving, and participating in culture pillar events
• Utilizes expert-level splicing skills to identify, recommend, and implement process improvements across Splicing group
• Possesses advanced understanding of all safety risks while working in a safety sensitive position, adhering to all safety requirements and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Skills
Fiber optic cable, Fiber splicing, Fiber optic, Cable, Data center, Install
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Strong experienced fiber ribbon splicers and testers, mass fusion splicers in a data center setting
• Each building has 154 6912 cables, we prep, splice, and test 6912s on OSEs at both ends (in separate data halls)
• We splice the 6912s to pre terminated to blunt pigtails that are installed by others
• Safety centric mindset is a must
• Ability to travel / work long hours
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
Fiber optic technicians play a critical and increasingly strategic role in the success of modern data centers—especially those supporting AI workloads and hyperscale infrastructure.

Their impact spans technical performance, economic efficiency, and future scalability.
Work Environment
Time Shifts: 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM (currently running) will change to 3 shifts.

3 weeks on 1 week off or 6 days on 2 days off (client is accommodating different schedules)
• Onboarding: The tech will go through our training trailer for 1-2 days when they first arrive on site.
• They need steel toed boots, we provide everything else.
• We have a Project Coordinator who can help find accommodations.
• Location - Abilene, TX 79601
Additional Information
$150 daily per diem (Hotel and food)
- If driving to work, paid hourly
- 73 cents/mile driving home
- Airport parking paid (If necessary)
- Flight paid (If necessary)
- Uber from airport paid (If necessary)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $40.00/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 Abilene,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.
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We're partners in transformation.

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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.

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