Telecom Maintenance Helper - On-Call - Secret Clearance

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; Whiteman Afb (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Maintenance Trades Helper to support BTS operations at Whiteman AFB, MO. The role involves non-technical, manual tasks under supervision, assisting telecommunications technicians with ISP/OSP work and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include staging tools, assisting with cable work, labeling cables, and helping with PMIs. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with base access credentials obtainable as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational coursework in construction, utilities, telecommunications, or related trade is a plus but not required.
• 0–1 years of experience in a construction, maintenance, utilities, telecommunications, or related support role.
• Prior helper/laborer/apprentice experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience working under supervision of skilled trades personnel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide manual and logistical support to telecommunications technicians performing ISP/OSP maintenance and work order activities.
• Stage, transport, and organize tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
• Assist with cable placement, removal, and organization under direct supervision.
• Open, close, and secure handholes, maintenance holes, and cabinets as directed.
• Clean maintenance holes, handholes, terminals, and work areas; remove debris and abandoned materials.
• Support Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMIs) by preparing work areas and assisting technicians.
• Assist with cable location, staking, and marking activities by placing markers and measuring distances.
• Label, tag, and organize cables, terminals, and materials as directed.
• Perform job site setup and restoration, including barricading, signage placement, and cleanup.
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment per safety requirements.
• Transport materials between facilities and job sites using approved vehicles.
• Follow OSHA, AFOSH, and base-specific safety requirements.
• Work effectively as a team and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Maintain professionalism and proper identification on a military installation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Instruction following

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Base access readiness

Hand tools familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational coursework (construction/utilities/telecommunications)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Maintenance Trades Helper to support BTS operations at Whiteman AFB, MO. The role involves non-technical, manual tasks under supervision, assisting telecommunications technicians with ISP/OSP work and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include staging tools, assisting with cable work, labeling cables, and helping with PMIs. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with base access credentials obtainable as needed.