Level 4 Telecommunications Technician - 80%+ travel

Level 4 Telecommunications Technician

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add several traveling Level 4 Telecommunications Technicians to the team. These roles will be 75%+ travel, and new hires can be based anywhere in the United States within an hour of a major airport. Please see below for full details:

Job Notes: -- 12+ months / long-term -- Nationwide 75%+ travel -- Drug & Background required. -- Travel expenses will be paid by the consultant and reimbursed swiftly by the client.

Pay Rate = $32 w2 per hour

Must haves:

• Must successfully complete background check and drug screening.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and extended hours as projects demand.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (regional and multi-state).

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Level 4 Telecommunications Technician to lead equipment installations and network upgrades across Central Offices, MSOs, and Data Centers. This senior-level role requires strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior technicians. Candidates should have experience with major telecom platforms, including:

• Transport & Access Gear: Adtran, Cisco, Ciena (Ethernet & DWDM), Infinera, Fujitsu, Calix, Nokia
• Power Systems: Vertiv, Eltek, and -48VDC battery systems
• Prior central office network experience is required. The position involves extensive travel and demands a highly self-motivated, safety-focused professional.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Safety:

• Serve as lead technician on installation projects, providing on-site leadership and mentoring for junior staff.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and weekly toolbox talks; ensure compliance with OSHA, AT&T, and company safety policies.
• Coordinate high-risk activities, including live network integrations, with emphasis on risk mitigation and clear escalation protocols.

Technical Execution:

• Install, upgrade, and integrate telecom equipment in Central Offices, MSOs, and Data Centers.
• Interpret and execute from technical documents, including rack layouts, floor plans, and customer work orders.
• Build and install support infrastructure (cable racks, fiber ducts, framing hardware).
• Terminate, route, and manage fiber and copper cabling (LC/SC, RJ45, BNC); demonstrate proficiency in lacing and sewing methods.
• Configure and commission -48VDC power systems, rectifiers, batteries, and distribution panels; perform hot cuts where required.
• Utilize hand tools, test equipment, and computer interfaces to validate installations.

Communications & Documentation:

• Collaborate with client engineers, site supervisors, and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and client-specific systems.
• Provide clear, professional verbal and written communication with internal teams and customers.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically capable of lifting and transporting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in varied postures (bending, climbing, crawling).
• Ability to work in outdoor and indoor environments, including uneven terrain.
• Good vision required, including ability to distinguish color-coded wiring.
• Must demonstrate safe judgment and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications:

• Technical trade school certificate or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Proven experience in Central Office, MSO, or Data Center installation.
• Strong working knowledge of -48VDC power systems, including hot cuts.
• Familiarity with Telcordia GR-1275 and AT&T TP-76300 / TP-76400.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with multiple vendor platforms (Adtran, Cisco, Ciena, Infinera, etc).

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