Telecom Technician – Live CO Decommissioning (DC Power)

Broadstaff; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Overtime opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Broadstaff seeks an experienced Telecom Technician II for nationwide CO decommissioning projects, with strong DC power (−48V) experience in active networks. You will travel extensively to client sites across the United States to support large-scale retirements and equipment migrations.

You will perform power-downs, decommissioning, cable mining, and removal of telecom assets while following MOPs, maintaining safety, documenting activities, and coordinating with site teams to minimize service

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications experience
• Strong hands-on experience with -48V DC power systems
• Experience decommissioning or installing telecom equipment in live environments
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and removal plans
• Understanding of grounding and bonding practices
• Experience with cable mining and equipment removal
• Ability to pass background requirements for Central Office access
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel extensively nationwide

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment power-down and decommissioning activities in active Central Office environments
• Follow approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) to safely disconnect and remove telecom equipment
• Work in live -48V DC power environments
• Identify A/B feeds and redundant power paths
• Disconnect DC power cabling and remove associated infrastructure
• Perform voltage verification and polarity testing
• Mine and remove fiber, copper, and coaxial cabling
• Trace circuits prior to removal to prevent service interruptions
• Remove abandoned telecommunications equipment and infrastructure
• Maintain accurate documentation and update removal records
• Follow OSHA standards and site‑specific safety requirements at all times

Skills

CO decommissioning

-48V DC power systems

live environment work

reading drawings

grounding & bonding

cable mining

documentation

safety mindset

Tools

Nortel equipment

Lucent/Alcatel/Ericsson/Cisco platforms

Job description

Broadstaff seeks an experienced Telecom Technician II for nationwide CO decommissioning projects, with strong DC power (−48V) experience in active networks. You will travel extensively to client sites across the United States to support large-scale retirements and equipment migrations.

You will perform power-downs, decommissioning, cable mining, and removal of telecom assets while following MOPs, maintaining safety, documenting activities, and coordinating with site teams to minimize service