Lead Field Technician - Hands-On Telecom Field Leader

Cadsys Technologies LLC | Telecom Infrastructure Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadsys Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Field Technician to support Telecom, Broadband, Fiber, Coax/HFC, OSP/ISP field operations across the United States. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating and guiding field technicians and subcontract crews while serving as the primary field contact for clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate will perform field surveys and data collection, review engineering prints, and mentor field staff, traveling extensively to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of telecom/OSP fielding or field engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in leading or coordinating field crews preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber, Coax/HFC, Aerial and Underground OSP/ISP infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering prints, maps, construction drawings, and As-Built records.
• Experience with field data collection/mapping tools; Katapult experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with customer - or project - specific fielding platforms such as Katapult, QGIS, Mergin Maps, IKE, KMZ, PDF maps or similar applications.
• Ability to learn and effectively use Cadsys's proprietary platform for status updates and field data collection.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to perform outdoor field work in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and support field technicians and sub-contractor field crews.
• Serve as the primary field point of contact (POC) for assigned projects and markets, representing the company to the customer.
• Participate in client meetings, project kickoffs, field coordination sessions, and site visits/meetings as required.
• Perform OSP/ISP field walkouts, surveys, plant audits and detailed data collection.
• Collect and verify information for poles, attachments, pedestals, handholes, manholes, conduits, cabinets, terminals, fiber/coax facilities and other infrastructure.
• Identify aerial/underground routes, Right-Of-Way constraints, crossings, access limitations and construction obstacles and provide documented information for rerouting as needed.
• Perform field QC, spot checks, and provide corrective guidance to field crews.
• Coordinate daily assignments, schedules, mobilization plans, project priorities and lessons learnt to support ongoing improvement with field teams.
• Provide timely progress updates and communicate field issues, risks and schedule impacts to the respective project leads, and coordinate with them when updates need to be shared with clients.
• Document and maintain project requirements, and train and mentor field technicians on project expectations, safety practices, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Field coordination

Communications

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Katapult

QGIS

Mergin Maps

IKE

KMZ

PDF maps

Job description

Cadsys Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Lead Field Technician to support Telecom, Broadband, Fiber, Coax/HFC, OSP/ISP field operations across the United States. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating and guiding field technicians and subcontract crews while serving as the primary field contact for clients and project teams.

The ideal candidate will perform field surveys and data collection, review engineering prints, and mentor field staff, traveling extensively to