IMMEDIATE: 10 Cable Techs - Data Center - Per Diem/Housing Included!

Insight Global is seeking Cable Technicians to support a large-scale data center infrastructure project in Montgomery, Alabama. This role involves installing, cabling, testing, and maintaining critical IT and network infrastructure within a data center environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions and willing to travel as project needs require.

Location: Montgomery, AL
Duration: 1-Year Contract (Potential for Extensions)
Start Date: 9/28/2026

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay:
• • $21.00-$27.00/hr for Technicians
  • $28.00-$32.00/hr for Leads
• Overtime: Expect 10+ hours of OT each week, paid at 1.5x your standard rate.
• Per Diem: $68.00/day for those living more than 50 miles from Montgomery, which works out to about $476/week or $1,900/month tax-free.
• Housing: If you're traveling from outside a 50-mile radius, the client will cover your lodging expenses.

Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: Typically, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Expected Weekly Hours: 50+ hours

Key Responsibilities

• Racking & Mounting: Lift, position, and secure servers, network equipment, firewalls, and Power Distribution Units (PDUs) into racks and cabinets.
• Cabling & Routing: Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber optic cabling. Follow structured cabling standards and cable management best practices to maintain airflow and organization.
• Labeling & Documentation: Label ports, cables, hardware, and equipment accurately. Update asset inventories, tracking systems, and project documentation.
• Hardware Testing & Troubleshooting: Power on devices and perform basic hardware diagnostics. Verify network connectivity, power connectivity, and equipment functionality.
• Decommissioning & Upgrades: Remove, replace, and upgrade network and server hardware as needed. Support equipment migrations and refresh efforts.

Requirements

• OSHA 10 Certification (~must obtain prior to starting)
• Basic understanding of:
• • Data center hardware
  • Structured cabling
  • Fiber and copper infrastructure
  • Basic troubleshooting processes
• Ability to pass a background check (~ No felonies or violent misdemeanors within the last 7 years)
• Ability to pass a drug screen, including THC (~Screening will be conducted onsite on the first day)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from the work site
• Willingness to travel and remain away from home for up to 3 weeks at a time (~ Typically 2 weeks, but may extend to 3 weeks based on project needs)