Telecommunications Field Technician

About the Role

Cyient has an immediate opening for a Field Technician in our Telecommunications Business Unit.

The role focuses on Outside Plant (OSP) field data collection across Ontario and surrounding regions.

• Travel to multiple job locations daily to review proposed fiber facilities, telecom infrastructure, and designs for field accuracy, and propose adjustments when needed.
• Visit sites daily to record and analyze field conditions related to telecom poles, aerial/underground structures, and street/right‑of‑way measurements for future or current fiber designs and equipment locations.
• Perform field surveys (ISP/OSP) and take detailed notes, photos, and sketches of on‑site findings.
• Assist Design Specialists by providing detailed feedback on potential cable paths and site surveys.
• Conduct utility and right‑of‑way research; read and interpret utility plans, DOT records, property/easement data, civil design blueprints, survey documents or sketches; compare GIS maps/drawings with other sources such as Google Earth, including data and measurements collected from the field.
• Collaborate with the permit team to review and submit encroachment permits to state and municipal authorities, DOT, railroads, pipelines, etc.
• Walk and work outdoors daily in most weather conditions.
• Travel up to 90% of the time, often for extended periods.
• Food and lodging will be paid, and mileage reimbursement is provided for personal vehicles.

• Minimum 1 year of experience with utility construction in an outside plant environment (preferred).
• Experience with telecom/utility poles and MDU/BAU field surveys (strongly preferred).
• 1+ years of experience with existing and proposed telecom equipment.
• 1+ years of experience reading and analyzing utility work prints.
• 1+ years of experience with aerial, underground, or buried telecom infrastructure.
• 1+ years of experience with IKE data collection (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with utility providers, government agencies, consultants, and engineering firms.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with computer applications and internet.

Food and lodging are paid, and mileage reimbursement is available for personal vehicles.

Cyient is an Equal Prospect Employer. Cyient recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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