Job Title: Data Center Cable Technician

Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $20-$26/hour (Based on Experience)

Why Join Us

This position is open to those seeking to expand their cable technician career into the rapidly growing data center industry . You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for long-term growth and advancement. Training and development support are provided to help you build a successful and sustainable career.

Company Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change based on plan terms.

Eligible benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax options)

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Transportation Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, and/or Sick Leave

Job Description

We are seeking mechanically inclined individuals to join our team at a data center in Des Moines, IA. As a Data Center Cable Technician, you will work with blueprints and utilize hand and power tools to assemble and mount cable trays, build server racks, and pull fiber optic cable. Daily tasks include scanning inventory, unpacking materials, assembling server racks, installing servers and switches, and running fiber cabling.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and mount cable trays and server racks using blueprints and project documentation

• Pull, route, and dress fiber optic cable from point A to point B

• Install servers, switches, and related equipment

• Scan inventory and unpack materials

• Maintain organization, quality, and safety standards on-site

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on construction or industrial job sites

• Mechanical aptitude with 6 months to 1 year of experience

• Ability to read and follow blueprints

• Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail

• Problem-solving abilities and comfort working in fast-paced environments

Additional Skills & Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in structured cabling or construction (any trade)

• Self-motivated with a positive and professional attitude

• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

• Ability to distinguish different colors and hear audible safety signals

• Willingness to travel within the regional territory, as needed

Work Environment

• Fully on-site position in Des Moines, IA

• Active construction site environment

• Assembly-line-style setting for server rack build-out

• Required PPE includes steel-toed boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM (five 10-hour shifts)

• Occasional Saturdays may be required based on project needs

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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.