Telecom Field Tech - Fiber & Microwave, 24/7 On-Call

Optomi

Wilmington (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading energy company, is seeking a Field Service Technician to support telecommunications infrastructure and field operations across Eastern North Carolina. This field-based role requires a strong telecommunications background, the ability to travel frequently, and hands-on installation, deployment, and maintenance expertise.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecom field service, experience with fiber optics, microwave systems, radio technologies, and data

Qualifications

5+ years of telecommunications field service experience.
Hands-on installation and field deployment experience.
Experience with fiber optics, microwave systems, radio technologies, and data networking.
Experience supporting telecommunications installations and operations.
Strong troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
Experience supporting utility environments or utility customers preferred.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout Eastern North Carolina.
Comfortable participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and emergency support.

Responsibilities

Install, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain telecommunications equipment and systems.
Support fiber optic, microwave, radio, and data networking technologies.
Perform field installations and equipment deployments at customer and utility locations.
Diagnose and resolve telecommunications and networking issues in the field.
Provide ongoing operational and maintenance support for communications infrastructure.
Travel throughout Eastern North Carolina to support customer locations and field operations.
Report to the Raleigh warehouse to collect equipment and materials before traveling to job sites as needed.
Work independently while maintaining strong communication with the broader Field Services organization.
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to emergency service needs.
Provide professional, service-oriented support to customers and internal teams.