Junior Telecommunications Technician: Fiber & Copper

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I to support the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Goodfellow Air Force Base. You will assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of voice, data, fiber optic, and copper systems in a mission-critical Air Force environment.

This entry-level role offers hands-on learning alongside seasoned technicians and opportunities to grow in security‑sensitive operations. Overtime and on‑call work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 1+ years in telecommunications, structured cabling, or related field.
• Ability to install, terminate, test copper and fiber cabling under supervision.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and basic test equipment.
• Military telecom or DoD experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecom equipment and infrastructure.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on telecom systems.
• Install, terminate, test, and label copper and fiber cabling.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, manuals, and orders.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Participate in on-call rotation and possible overtime.

Skills

Telecom systems

Cable cabling

Tools & test equipment

Reading schematics

Excellent communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in telecommunications or related field

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Telecom test equipment

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I to support the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Goodfellow Air Force Base. You will assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of voice, data, fiber optic, and copper systems in a mission-critical Air Force environment.

This entry-level role offers hands-on learning alongside seasoned technicians and opportunities to grow in security‑sensitive operations. Overtime and on‑call work may be required.