Level 3 DC Power Technician

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Level III DC Power Technician to join their team, focusing on advanced installations and crew leadership in critical infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will possess a strong safety mindset and commit to maintaining high-quality standards, ensuring customer satisfaction while leading field operations. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, and participation in a 401(k).

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of DC power installation experience in telecom or critical infrastructure.
• Experience leading crews or serving as a foreman is preferred.
• AC Power, Vertiv, GE, or Alpha certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced DC power installations and removals.
• Troubleshoot and maintain DC electrical systems.
• Lead field crews, assign tasks, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer-focused

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30 (or ability to obtain)

Valid driver's license and DOT medical card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $38.00/hr

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Overview:

We’re hiring an experienced Level III DC Power Technician to join a growing team supporting nationwide technology infrastructure projects across telecom and critical facilities. This role involves advanced DC power installations, equipment integration, troubleshooting, and crew leadership. Ideal candidates bring a strong safety mindset, hands-on expertise, and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Location: This project is based near Mansfield, OH. Candidates will be accepted from Ohio or the greater Pittsburgh, PA areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced DC power installations and removals, including cable routing, terminations, battery systems, and power plant equipment
• Troubleshoot and maintain DC electrical systems including rectifiers, inverters, and PDUs
• Lead field crews, assign tasks, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
• Read and interpret technical drawings and implement changes as needed
• Coordinate with construction managers to track tools, materials, project scope, and closeout documentation

Qualifications:

• 4–6+ years of DC power installation experience in telecom or critical infrastructure
• Experience leading crews or serving as a foreman
• OSHA 30 preferred (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
• Valid driver’s license and DOT medical card required
• AC Power, Vertiv, GE, or Alpha certification a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Success Traits:

• Strong work ethic and customer-focused mindset
• Commitment to safety and ZERO incidents culture
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to travel nationwide for project assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Physically active field role; must be comfortable with climbing, standing, squatting, and working in various site conditions
• Use of PPE required (safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, steel-toed boots)
• Exposure to noise and variable site environments

Apply now to join a team that values safety, performance, and people—where your technical skills make a direct impact on mission-critical infrastructure across the country.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Telecommunications and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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