Swoon · 2 hours ago
Telecom Technician - Central Office Decommissioning
Chicago, IL
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $34/hr
2+ years expSwoon is a company that supports Central Office site exit and decommissioning projects involving legacy telecommunications infrastructure. The role of the Telecom Technician involves working within live and retired Central Office environments to support site exit activities related to PSTN and switching infrastructure.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyLegalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Daniela Salinas
Responsibilities
Support Central Office site exit and shutdown activities
Decommission and remove legacy switching equipment, frames, cabling, and power systems
Install and remove 2-wire jumpers between MDF and switching infrastructure
Terminate jumpers using soldering or IDC techniques
Test circuits prior to service changeover
Recover and remove legacy wiring per project documentation
Provide and test 2Mb coaxial circuits between DDFs
Assist with power-down and battery removal activities
Label, document, and track removed infrastructure
Follow safety, regulatory, and project-specific procedures
Qualification
Required
Experience working inside telephone Central Offices
Previous involvement in site exit, decommissioning, or shutdown projects
Prior experience in travel-based telecom roles with frequent travel
Heavy travel is required and is an essential part of this role
Work assignments may span multiple cities and states
Candidates should be comfortable spending extended time on the road
Basic Excel assessment
Ability to pass a background check
Reliable transportation
Ability to perform heavy lifting, including battery and equipment removal
Minimum 2 years of experience working inside Central Offices
Experience with site exit, decommissioning, or shutdown projects
Familiarity with MDF / IDF frames
Familiarity with PSTN environments
Familiarity with high-volume frame work
Familiarity with 2-wire services, ISDN 2, ISDN 30, and 2Mb circuits
Proficiency with soldering tools and IDC tools
Strong attention to detail and documentation
Clear verbal communication skills
Company
Swoon
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Baker
Co-Founder and Leadership Advisor
Alyssa Holtz
Client Partner
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