TEKsystems · 5 hours ago
Telecom DACS Travel Technician
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $35/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are searching for DACS Telecommunications Technicians to decommission telecommunications infrastructure at various locations. The role involves technical expertise in managing fiber optic and copper systems, conducting site surveys, and ensuring safe site exits while maintaining equipment inventory.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Equipment Decommissioning & Removal
Conduct site surveys and audits
Perform network circuit grooms to completion that new circuit path is actively passing traffic
Be able to use CLI (Command Line Interface) on equipment management ports
Decommission telecommunication sites and infrastructure
Work inside maintenance windows if work is required
Remove coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, and associated hardware
Tag cabling disconnected from equipment and tie back to cable tray
Coordinate equipment disconnection with network operations to prevent service disruptions
Perform proper shutdown procedures for active equipment before removal
Test and verify fiber optic connections using OTDR and power meters
Qualification
Required
Candidates must submit to a drug, background, and DMV test
The Telecommunications Technician is responsible for the decommissioning, grooming, and removal of telecommunications infrastructure from central office and remote locations
This role includes working on sites, fiber optic networks, copper systems
The position requires technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently in various field environments
This role ensures safe and efficient site exists while maintaining equipment inventory, coordinating with stakeholders, and restoring sites to contractual requirements
Equipment Decommissioning & Removal
Conduct site surveys and audits
Perform network circuit grooms to completion that new circuit path is actively passing traffic
Be able to use CLI (Command Line Interface) on equipment management ports
Decommission telecommunication sites and infrastructure
Work inside maintenance windows if work is required
Remove coaxial cables, fiber optic cables, and associated hardware
Tag cabling disconnected from equipment and tie back to cable tray
Coordinate equipment disconnection with network operations to prevent service disruptions
Perform proper shutdown procedures for active equipment before removal
Test and verify fiber optic connections using OTDR and power meters
Preferred
Ability to log into telecommunications equipment like DWDM, SONET, Routers, Switches, MUXes
Fiber Optics experience. (Running jumpers, clean fiber)
Experience with test equipment. (OTDRs, tests sets…)
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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