Data Center Technician

Job Title: Data Center Cable Technician

*Job Description: We are seeking construction cable technicians to join our team at data centers located around the Des Moines area. As a Cable Technician, you will work with blueprints and use hand and power tools to assemble and mount trays, server racks, and pull fiber optic cables. This position offers a great opportunity to expand in the data center industry.

*Responsibilities

• Assemble and mount trays and server racks using blueprints.
• Pull fiber optic cable from point A to point B.
• Scan inventory and unpack boxes of materials.
• Break down shipping materials and build server racks.
• Install servers and switches, and run cable.

*Essential Skills

• Experience on construction sites or data centers.
• Mechanical aptitude with 6 months to 1 year of experience as a cable technician.
• Ability to follow blueprints and work in a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments.

*Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in structured cabling or construction from any trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project documents.
• Capability to see and distinguish different colors and hear audible signals.

*Why Work Here? This role offers a foot in the door opportunity into the data center space with possibilities for growth. You will work in a dynamic environment, supported by training and development opportunities.

*Work Environment: This is a fully on-site position performed on an active construction site. The job requires adherence to safety protocols and the wearing of PPE, including steel-toed boots, hard hats, safety glasses, and gloves. The schedule consists of five 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, 7am to 5:30pm, with occasional Saturdays if needed. The environment is an assembly line atmosphere for the build-out of server racks.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00/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 Mar 13, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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.