Telecom Installer Apprentice

Telamon; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Referral bonuses

Travel pay

Per diem

Company-paid lodging

Company vehicle

Job summary

Telamon is hiring an Installer Apprentice in the Kansas City area to learn and perform telecommunications equipment installation in a Central Office environment. You will receive on-the-job and classroom training, with progression to a Level I Installer as you gain hands-on field experience.

Travel within state and neighboring regions is required; initial training starts 11/9 with virtual and onsite components, and travel and expenses are covered.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training to develop foundational skills for telecommunications equipment installation in a Central Office environment.
• Under close supervision, learn and perform installation, maintenance, and servicing of telecommunications equipment.

Job description

Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world's most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

This work isn't easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we're solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us - inside our walls and out.

At Telamon, leveraging AI and digital tools is a core part of how we operate. We expect employees at all levels to actively explore and apply technologies that improve productivity, decision-making, and overall performance.

Learn more at telamon.com

Telamon invests in our people with benefits that support health, family, and future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness:Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP

Financial:401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance; field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)

Time Off & Flexibility:Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, and hybrid/remote options

Career Growth:Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

Location:

Kansas City based, traveling within state and neighboring states/regions as needed

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday: away from home at job sites, typically in a central office environment, home on Friday evenings and weekends

Travel can include overnight stays of 1-2 weeks at a time, including weekends

Pay:

Starting at $18/hr, advancing to Installer I with $2 pay increase after 90 days of employment based on performance

Start Date & Training:

11/9, 1st week virtual training, 2nd week onsite training at Whitestown, IN facility (paid training, all travel and expenses paid)

Job Summary:

The Installer Apprentice is an entry-level role that provides on-the-job training and structured instruction (classroom, online, etc.) to develop foundational skills needed for telecommunications equipment installation in a Central Office environment. Under close supervision, the Installer Apprentice learns and performs installation, maintenance, and servicing of telecommunications equipment.

Upon successful completion of the training phase, apprentices will advance to aLevel I Installer role, gaining hands-on field experience while working alongside experienced mentors to handle increasingly complex tasks.

Participants will receive: