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Data Center Integration Technician | ISP, Central Office, Headend

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: W2 Full-Time or Part-Time Project-Based

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k), Training & Career Development

Pay: $20.00-$40.00 Per Hour Based on Experience

Travel: Local-25%-85% travel may be required

Industry: Telecommunications, ISP Infrastructure, Central Office, Headend, Data Centers

Join TACI Today and Help Build the Networks That Will Power the Future!

Turn Around Communications, Inc. (TACI) is a national telecommunications, broadband infrastructure, and digital infrastructure services provider supporting fiber optic networks, ISP deployments, utility construction, and mission-critical infrastructure projects throughout the United States.

Backed by more than 25 years of industry experience, TACI has built a reputation for quality, safety, and delivering exceptional service to some of the nation's leading telecommunications providers, data center operators, ISPs, and enterprise customers. We believe our greatest investment is our people, which is why we focus on building a culture where teamwork, integrity, professional development, and employee growth come first. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and clearly defined career paths, TACI provides opportunities for employees to grow into leadership positions while working on some of the most exciting telecommunications and digital infrastructure projects in the country.

We are seeking Integration Technicians with experience working in ISP facilities, Central Offices, Cable Headends, Enterprise Networks, Colocation Data Centers, Hyperscale Data Centers, and Edge Data Centers. Whether you're an experienced installer, a seasoned integration technician, or an established Site Lead, we want to hear from you.

This position goes well beyond basic rack-and-stack work. Our technicians install, integrate, migrate, and support critical telecommunications infrastructure that powers broadband networks, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and next-generation communications.

Position Summary

The Integration Technician is responsible for installing, integrating, testing, maintaining, migrating, and decommissioning telecommunications and digital infrastructure equipment within ISP facilities, Central Offices, Cable Headends, Enterprise Networks, and Data Centers.

Responsibilities include rack and cabinet installation, structured cabling, fiber routing, equipment integration, grounding and bonding, DC power support, cable management, testing, documentation, migrations, and customer quality assurance. Successful candidates understand industry installation standards and take pride in delivering clean, accurate, and professional installations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform rack-and-stack installations for telecommunications and network equipment
• Install ladder rack, cable runway, fiber duct, basket tray, and cable-management systems
• Route, dress, secure, label, and terminate copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling
• Read rack elevations, cable schedules, floor plans, engineering drawings, and work instructions
• Install, inspect, clean, and test fiber optic cabling and connectivity

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in an ISP, Central Office, Cable Headend, Enterprise Network, Data Center, or similar telecommunications environment
• Experience installing racks, cabinets, structured cabling, fiber optic systems, and cable-management infrastructure
• Ability to read engineering drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, and installation documentation
• Experience safely using hand tools, power tools, ladders, PPE, and testing equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, Coaxial, RF, and Fiber Optic Cabling
• Experience installing ladder rack, fiber duct, cabinets, racks, and equipment supports
• Experience using OTDRs, Optical Power Meters, Copper Testers, Visual Fault Locators, or Multimeters
• Knowledge of DC Power, Grounding, and Bonding Systems
• Experience supporting network migrations, equipment turn-ups, and cutovers
• BICSI, FOA, OSHA, OEM, or other industry certifications
• Experience leading installation teams or serving as a Site Lead
• Knowledge of Telcordia Standards including GR-1275-CORE

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, lifting equipment, and working in active telecommunications and data center environments. Technicians must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Build your career with a company that values quality, teamwork, safety, and continuous growth. Join TACI and help build the infrastructure powering America's connected future.

Apply today.

• Must have the ability to pass background screening and drug testing.