Level IV Office Installer - National

Job Overview

A Level IV Lead CO Installation Technician to join a client team. 100% national travel with all expenses paid. Per diem of $185 for hotel and meals. Hotel, airfare, rental will be pre-paid by TEKsystems; all other expenses reimbursed with receipts. Travel time up to 8 hours is paid.

• Lead the installation of DWDM optical equipment in a CO environment.
• Install infrastructure including fiber, fiber trough, ladder rack, and cabinets.
• Test fiber connections (training provided for installers missing this skill).
• Assist in training Level IV installers to perform testing and turn‑up.
• Complete training to become Infinera and Ciena certified.
• Work under a Client Lead for day‑to‑day direction and maintain day shift duties with occasional maintenance windows for cut‑overs.

• Expert level experience in central office installation of DWDM optical equipment.
• Must know how to lace and stitch fiber.
• Experience with Ciena 6500 DWDM and/or Infinera DWDM 7100 installation.
• Experience using Ciena 4300, 5400, 1830 equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of central office, installation, optical, circuit, telecommunication.
• Must pass drug screen, background check, and DMV check.
• National travel required; ability to spend up to 8 hours traveling per day.

• Pay range: $35.00 – $38.00 per hour.
• Benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital; 401(k) retirement plan (pre‑tax and Roth options); voluntary life & AD&D; short and long‑term disability; health spending account (HSA); transportation benefits; employee assistance program; time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).
• Eligibility requirements may apply to some benefits and may depend on classification and length of employment.

• Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
• Fully onsite position in Chicago, IL.
• Primarily day shift with occasional maintenance window work for cut‑overs.

TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company and a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Position anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026.