Fiber Technician

Job Title: Fiber Installation Technician – Data Center

Job Description

This role focuses on installing and routing fiber optic cabling and pathway systems such as innerduct, MaxCell, and microfiber in a fast-paced, high-security data center environment. You will support large-scale data center projects by managing fiber installation activities across indoor data halls and outdoor campus and underground pathways, ensuring all work meets strict safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install and route fiber optic cable, innerduct, conduit, and pathway systems throughout the data center campus and underground infrastructure.
• Safely pull and secure cabling through manholes, handholes, cable vaults, and conduit systems while maintaining proper cable handling practices.
• Read and interpret cable maps, riser diagrams, construction drawings, and work instructions to execute installation plans accurately.
• Ensure all installations comply with company standards, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Label and document installed fiber and pathways, maintaining accurate records of completed work and changes in the field.
• Collaborate closely with project teams, including installers, splicers, and construction crews, to meet timelines and coordinate work sequences.
• Perform quality inspections and quality control checks on installed cabling and pathway systems.
• Apply technical knowledge of pulling tension, bend radius, and cable management to protect fiber integrity.
• Work safely in confined spaces, mechanical rooms, and high-security areas while following strict safety protocols.
• Maintain site cleanliness standards and contribute to a safe, organized work environment.
• Adapt to varying weather conditions and project demands, including overtime, to support schedule requirements.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of fiber installation experience, preferably in outside plant (OSP) or data center environments.
• Hands-on experience installing, pulling, and routing fiber optic cable in conduit, innerduct, and pathway systems such as MaxCell.
• Proficiency with cable pulling tools and equipment used in fiber installation and pathway construction.
• Ability to read and interpret cable maps, riser diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of pulling tension, bend radius, and proper cable management for fiber optic cabling.
• Capability to work safely in confined spaces, mechanical rooms, manholes, and other restricted areas.
• Physical readiness for demanding tasks, including standing, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in secure environments and varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale data center projects or similar high-security facilities.
• Familiarity with pathway systems such as MaxCell and innerduct in campus and underground settings.
• Attention to detail in labeling, documentation, and record-keeping for installed fiber and pathways.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment with installers, splicers, and construction crews.
• Commitment to strict safety protocols and quality control standards.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented environment that values safety, precision, and collaboration on mission-critical infrastructure projects. The role offers steady, full-time hours with opportunities for overtime, providing consistent work and exposure to advanced data center technologies. You will work in a professional setting that emphasizes clear processes, high standards, and strong coordination across disciplines, supporting your growth as a specialized fiber installation professional.

Work Environment

The position is based in a fast-paced, high-security data center environment where badge access is required. Work is a mix of indoor data hall activities and outdoor campus and underground pathway tasks, including time in mechanical rooms, cable vaults, manholes, and other confined spaces. The role is physically active, involving standing, climbing, and lifting throughout the day. The typical schedule averages around 50 hours per week, with overtime as needed to meet project timelines. You will work in varying weather conditions when outdoors and in a team-oriented setting with close coordination between installers, splicers, and construction crews. Strict safety protocols and site cleanliness standards are consistently enforced.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.