Job Description

🏢 Company Overview

This job is with DSV, a large global logistics and supply-chain company that also provides data center logistics and deployment services for big tech clients.

Important: This is not a pure IT engineering role — it’s a mix of warehouse + hardware installation.

👨‍🔧 Role Level — Very Important

This is:

👉 Entry-Level Data Center Role

Lowest level among all jobs you posted so far.

Experience requirement: 1–3 years basic experience

Good for beginners.

🎯 Core Purpose of the Role

You mainly support:

• Server logistics
• Rack installation
• Inventory management
• Hardware staging

Think of it as:

👉 Data Center Logistics + Hardware Technician

Not troubleshooting-heavy like AWS roles.

🛠️ Responsibilities Explained (In Simple Terms)

📦 1. Warehouse & Inventory Work

• Load/unload shipments
• Check parts and quantities
• Manage spare parts inventory
• Process returns

This is a major part of the job.

🖥️ 2. Rack & Hardware Installation

• Position server racks using measurement tools
• Install components inside racks
• Cable installation
• Follow diagrams

Hands-on but procedural.

🔧 3. Tools & Equipment

You’ll use:

• Power tools
• Hand tools
• Laser measuring devices
• Pallet jacks
• Rack movers

This is more physical work than most technician jobs.

🧹 4. Data Center Operations Support

• Maintain cleanliness (5S standards)
• Follow safety protocols
• Assist other teams

💪 Physical Requirements

This role involves:

• Lifting equipment
• Moving racks
• Standing long hours
• Working with tools

So it’s partly industrial / mechanical environment.

📊 Comparison With Other Roles You Posted

Role	Level	Technical Depth	Career Growth
DSV Associate	⭐ Entry	Low–Medium	Medium
Reboot Monkey Tech	Mid	Medium	Medium
Microsoft DCT	Mid	Medium	High
AWS Technician	Mid	High	Very High
AWS Controls Tech	Mid-High	High	Very High

This is the easiest job to enter, but not the highest growth.

💰 Salary Range (USA Typical)

Entry data center associates usually earn:

• $18 — $28 per hour
• ~$35k — $55k yearly

Less than AWS or engineering roles.

🚀 Career Path From This Role

You can grow into:

Data Center Associate
→ Data Center Technician
→ Senior Technician
→ Engineer / Operations

Many AWS technicians started from similar roles.

⭐ Advantages

Good for:

✅ Beginners
✅ Career switch into data centers
✅ Learning hardware basics
✅ Building resume experience

⚠️ Limitations

Less exposure to:

• Networking troubleshooting
• Systems administration
• Automation
• Engineering decisions

So you must upskill yourself.

🧠 Reality Insight

Among all the roles you shared so far:

👉 This is the lowest technical difficulty
👉 But also the best entry point for freshers

✅ If Your Goal Is AWS / Microsoft

This role can be a stepping stone if you:

• Learn networking
• Learn Linux
• Get certifications (CompTIA, CCNA)
• Gain hands-on experience

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