Data Center Fiber Optic Technician
TEKsystems
Posted Monday, October 27, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005633996
Abilene, TX
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Job Title: Data Center Fiber Optic Technician
Location: 3652 N Clack Street, Abilene, TX 79601
Project: Abilene DC – Stargate Initiative
Job Description
Level II Technician
- Perform mid-level splicing for aerial, underground, and ISP cable routing
- Interpret construction prints and splice matrixes
- Conduct mid-sheath cable entry and ribbon splicing
- Use OTDR and power meter testing for troubleshooting
- Install splice enclosures and perform cable relocations
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Respond to outages and emergencies with urgency
- Maintain safety standards and perform other duties as assigned
Level III Technician
- Lead complex splicing projects with minimal supervision
- Troubleshoot networks and deliver test results
- Create Smart Sheets and Excel trackers for project tracking
- Conduct pre-job inspections and assign tasks to technicians
- Manage time, materials, tools, and documentation on-site
- Train and mentor other technicians
- Champion ADB culture and drive safety and quality improvements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Top Skills – Must Haves
| Skill Area | Requirements (Level II) | Requirements (Level III) |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | 1–3+ years cable install/splicing | 3–7+ years cable install/splicing |
| Certifications | OSHA 10, Man Lifts, CPR (before start) | OSHA 10 (required), OSHA 30 (preferred), Man Lifts, CPR |
| License | Valid Driver’s License (DOT card preferred) | Valid Driver’s License (DOT card required) |
| Education | High School diploma or equivalent | High School diploma or equivalent |
Secondary Skills – Nice to Haves
- Data center experience
- Installation expertise
Additional Qualifications
- Expertise in ribbon splicing, mass fusion splicing, and testing
- Experience with 6912-count cables and OSEs in data center environments
- Safety-first mindset
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours
Fiber optic technicians are the backbone of hyperscale data centers, enabling AI workloads and future-proof infrastructure. Your work directly impacts performance, scalability, and operational excellence.
Work Environment
- Shifts: 7 AM–7 PM / 7 PM–7 AM (moving to 3 shifts soon)
- Schedule Options: 3 weeks on / 1 week off or 6 days on / 2 days off
- Onboarding: 1–2 days of hands-on training in our mobile trailer
- Gear: Steel-toed boots required; all other equipment provided
Business Drivers
This role supports the Abilene DC project, the flagship site of the $500B Stargate initiative, a national AI infrastructure program. The demand for skilled fiber optic technicians is surging due to rapid expansion in AI and hyperscale data centers.
Compensation:$40
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.
On-SiteScalability
Valid Driver's License
Safety Standards
Data Centers
Artificial Intelligence
10-Hour OSHA General Industry Card
Operational Excellence
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Fiber Optics
30-Hour OSHA General Industry Card
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
Splicing
Fusion Splicing
