Communication Wireworker

Strategic Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) is seeking a Communication Wireworker in Amarillo, TX onsite for a 12+ month W2 contract. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, testing, certification, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and low‑voltage communications systems in substations, data centers, and facilities.

Qualified candidates hold a Journeyman Electrician license (or equivalent) and BICSI certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction, telecommunications, structured cabling, or related field experience.
• Experience with copper and fiber optic communications systems.
• Reading electrical and telecommunications drawings.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems supporting communications and network infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, riser diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Install conduit, cable tray, grounding systems, raceways, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and local codes are met.
• Perform certification testing and maintain as-built drawings and test documentation.

Skills

Electrical construction

Telecommunications

Structured cabling

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Technical school

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Communication Wireworker

Location: Amarillo, TX (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Role Type: W2 contract

Position Summary

The Communication Wireworker is a skilled electrical and communications infrastructure professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, certification, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, structured cabling, fiber optic, and low-voltage communication systems. This position supports the design and operation of critical utility communications infrastructure within substations, service centers, control centers, data centers, offices, and field facilities.

The successful candidate will hold a Journeyman Electrician license (or equivalent verifiable electrical experience where licensing is not required) and maintain BICSI certification. The Communication Wireworker combines traditional electrical knowledge with telecommunications and network infrastructure expertise to ensure safe, reliable, and standards-compliant installations.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Systems

• Install, modify, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems supporting communications and network infrastructure.


• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, riser diagrams, and construction drawings.


• Install conduit, cable tray, grounding systems, raceways, and associated infrastructure.


• Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, utility standards, and local electrical codes.


• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electrical systems supporting telecommunications equipment.

• Structured Cabling and Communications Infrastructure


• Install, terminate, test, certify, and troubleshoot copper and fiber optic cabling systems.


• Perform CAT6A, CAT7, multimode, and single-mode fiber installations.


• Conduct fiber splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, and certification testing.


• Install, maintain, and support MDF, IDF, communications shelters, data center, and network room infrastructure.


• Maintain cable management, labeling, and documentation standards in accordance with BICSI and company requirements.

Field Construction and Maintenance

• Support communication infrastructure projects in substations, generation facilities, operations centers, service centers, and other company facilities.


• Assist with WAN, LAN, SCADA, radio, microwave, security, and utility communication infrastructure deployments.


• Coordinate work with engineers, communication technicians, contractors, and project managers.


• Perform site surveys and evaluate infrastructure requirements.

Testing and Documentation

• Perform certification testing of installed infrastructure.


• Maintain accurate as-built drawings, records, test documentation, and system inventories.


• Document deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.


• Ensure all installations meet company quality and workmanship standards.

Minimum Qualifications - Must Have:

• Minimum 5 years of electrical construction, telecommunications, structured cabling, or related field experience.


• Experience with both copper and fiber optic communications systems.


• Experience reading electrical and telecommunications drawings.

Nice To Have

• BICSI Installer 2 Copper


• BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber


• BICSI RCDD


• FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Technical school, apprenticeship, or vocational training required.

Required Certifications

• Journeyman Electrician License (where required by state or local jurisdiction).


• BICSI Technician (TECH) Certification required.


• Valid Driver's License.