Traveling Telecommunications Technician III

Traveling Telecommunications Technician III

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.