Data Center Technician / Level 1 / West Memphis, AR
West Memphis, Tennessee
Contract
$24/hr - $24/hr
This role is ideal for someone looking to build or expand a career in data center operations and telecommunications infrastructure. You'll work alongside experienced technicians and project teams supporting high-profile data center environments while gaining exposure to fiber optics, structured cabling, rack installations, and deployment best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work in commercial construction and data center environments
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Basic computer and mobile device proficiency
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb ladders, work overhead, and perform physical installation activities
- Ability to travel as required
- Telecommunications, low-voltage, structured cabling, electrical, or construction experience
- Experience pulling fiber optic, coaxial, and CAT5e/CAT6 cabling
- Familiarity with data center environments
- Experience reading construction drawings and floor plans
- Understanding of cable labeling and routing standards
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Scissor lift or boom lift certification
Tech Breakdown
- Fiber Optic Cabling
- Structured Cabling
- Data Center Infrastructure
- Rack and Equipment Installation
- Telecommunications Construction
- Pull, route, dress, and secure fiber optic, coaxial, and CAT5e/CAT6 cabling
- Assist with installation of racks, servers, cable trays, brackets, and supporting infrastructure
- Install and label telecommunications cabling according to project requirements
- Support pathway installations including conduit, innerduct, J-hooks, and ladder rack systems
- Stage materials and equipment for deployment activities
- Perform basic cable testing and continuity verification
- Read and follow construction drawings, cable schedules, and installation documentation
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
- Support project closeout activities, documentation, and punch list completion
- Communicate effectively with project teams and supervisors
- Travel to customer sites as required
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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What you didn’t know about us:
- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
- Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!
Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.