Telecommunications Mechanic I

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I to support inside/outside cable plant infrastructure, including new installations, troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance to ensure telecommunications are fully operational.

The role requires a minimum of one year in structured cabling, with experience in copper, coaxial, and fiber optics. You will install and test equipment, document networks, and communicate with teams in a fast-paced environment. A Secret-level security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year experience troubleshooting and maintaining structured cabling systems.
• Experience splicing aerial cable is a plus.
• Preference for experience with Cat 5/5e/6 and fiber optics.
• Must be fluent in English and able to read, write and follow instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Able to communicate with all levels and work well alone or in a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables and installing equipment.
• Document network by labeling equipment and cables.
• Maintain, install, de-install, move, remove, and test copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cable.
• Install racks, cable trays, conduit, and related closet equipment.
• Inspect manholes, poles, pedestals, and outside plant infrastructure; perform repairs as needed.
• Ensure safety by following codes, standards, and regulations.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to Install & Repair Technicians.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading diagrams

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Telecommunications Mechanic I (MCCONBTS-2026-25157)

Bowhead seeks to network with Telecommunications Mechanic for an upcoming effort. The Telecommunications Mechanic I must have the knowledge, skills, and experience to support the inside/outside cable plant infrastructure including new installations, troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance to ensure telecommunications are fully operational.

Responsibilities

• Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.
• Documents network by labeling equipment and cables.
• Maintains, installs, de-installs, moves, removes, and tests copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cable.
• Installs communication closet equipment such as racks, cable trays, conduit, and cables.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance in manholes, such as draining water. Assists with repair, securing, and replacement of all cable-related defects within manholes.
• Inspects telephone poles, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure. Reports deficiencies and makes repairs as necessary or escalates as needed.
• Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.
• Maintains safe work environment and conditions by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.
• Provides on-the-job training and guidance, as needed, to Install & Repair Technicians

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for structured cabling systems.
• Experience splicing aerial cable from bucket lift, aerial lift and/or other hoist mechanism is a plus.
• Preference given to candidate with one or more years’ experience installing, splicing and servicing Cat 5, 5e, 6 and fiber optics.
• Must be fluent in English and able to read, write and follow instructions (including diagrams, flow charts and pictures).
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Security Clearance Requirements

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.