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Telecom Installer I

$22 - $24 per hour

Swoon Staffing

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an entry-level Installer I to support telecommunications installation, maintenance, and servicing activities in the field. This role works closely with a Lead Installer and is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on technical work, travel opportunities, and working with network infrastructure equipment.

The Installer I will assist with cable installation, equipment mounting, quality control, and job-site support while following strict safety and industry standards.

Installer I – Telecommunications

Location: Kansas City, MO
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $22–$24/hour

Travel & Schedule Requirements

  • Must be able to travel approximately 50%–75%
  • Overnight travel may last 1–2 weeks at a time , including occasional weekends
  • Flexibility to work:
    • Early morning shifts
    • Occasional evenings
    • Infrequent weekends
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Must be able to transport basic job-related tools

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow all company safety procedures and properly use PPE
  • Install, terminate, label, and lace cables according to industry standards
  • Mount racks, frames, shelves, and telecommunications hardware
  • Add or remove non-powered equipment and hardware
  • Read and follow installation documentation and work instructions
  • Maintain quality standards and support quality control processes
  • Track and inventory job-related materials
  • Communicate professionally with customers and team members
  • Accurately record work hours using time-tracking software

Physical Requirements

  • Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and 100 lbs occasionally
  • Work on ladders and in confined spaces
  • Safely work around electrical wiring and ESD-sensitive equipment
  • Perform physical tasks including:
    • Bending
    • Kneeling
    • Squatting
    • Crawling
    • Pushing and pulling
  • Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills required

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of a Basic Installation training course or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Basic understanding of network products and telecommunications equipment
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as:
    • AT&T TP-76300 / 76409
    • Telcordia GR1275
    • Verizon IP72202
  • Comfortable using computers, tablets, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of electronics training from a technical trade school or military background
  • Experience with telecommunications or network infrastructure environments
\nCompany Description

At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.

Across the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.

Because at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.

Company Description

At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.\r\n\r\nAcross the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.\r\n\r\nBecause at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.

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