Telecommunications Installation Technician

Pay: $29–$33/hr + $100/day per diem when traveling

Travel: 50–75% | Overnight travel of 1–2 weeks

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K

Key Responsibilities: Install and troubleshoot telecom equipment, fiber/copper cabling, racks, and power systems. Perform circuit modifications, live equipment work, power transitions, and battery installations/removals. Use OTDRs and power meters to test and troubleshoot installations. Read technical drawings and prepare MOPs, JIMs, and as-built documentation. Lead and provide technical guidance to Level I–III installers.

Must-Have: Requirements 6+ years of telecom field installation experience, preferably in central office environments. Strong hands-on experience with telecom equipment, fiber/copper cabling, and DC power systems. Experience working on live circuits and existing telecom infrastructure. Ability to read technical drawings and troubleshoot complex installation issues. Previous experience leading or training junior installers. Technical electronics training through trade school, military service, or equivalent experience. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance. Ability to travel 50–75%, including overnight assignments lasting 1–2 weeks. Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Successfully pass a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment. Apply today if you have the technical expertise and field experience to work independently on complex telecom installations.