We are looking for an experienced Traveling Telecommunications Technician III to support telecom installation and decommissioning projects throughout assigned job sites. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented candidate who can guide field activity, maintain high workmanship standards, and collaborate effectively with project stakeholders. The role requires strong technical knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure, a safety-focused mindset, and the flexibility to travel for multi-week assignments as project needs demand.
Responsibilities
- Direct on-site technicians during installation, upgrade, removal, and shutdown activities for telecommunications systems and related infrastructure.
- Build out and dismantle network environments by working with fiber transport components, power systems, grounding elements, support frameworks, cabinets, racks, servers, switches, and routers.
- Run, identify, terminate, organize, and remove multiple cable types, including copper, fiber, coaxial, CAT5/6, and AC/DC power wiring.
- Perform tasks on both live and out-of-service equipment while following approved procedures and minimizing operational risk.
- Interpret engineering documents, construction drawings, and methods of procedure to complete field work accurately and efficiently.
- Use testing tools to verify cable performance, assist with fault isolation, prepare fiber connections, and inspect completed work for quality compliance.
- Coach technicians and reinforce company and site safety practices throughout each phase of the project.
- Communicate with customers, engineers, and project leadership to report progress, address job-site issues, and keep work aligned with project expectations.
- Oversee material staging, inventory tracking, and site housekeeping, including cleanup, equipment removal, and disposal of job-related waste.
- Maintain project records and complete required documentation, correcting discrepancies to ensure accurate closeout reporting.