Telecommunications Technician

Square One Resources; Denver (CO); On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel cost covered from 50 miles

Travel accommodation meal allowance

Extension and possibilities of direct employment

Job summary

A global telecom solutions provider seeks a Telecommunications Site Technician to join the Networks & Engineering team in Denver. This role involves decommissioning telecom infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient site exits, and testing fiber optic connections. Candidates should have technical expertise, a problem-solving mindset, and familiarity with various telecom systems. The position offers standard corporate benefits including travel cost coverage and potential direct employment.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in decommissioning telecom infrastructure.
• Problem-solving skills to handle technical issues independently.
• Ability to manage equipment while meeting contractual standards.

Responsibilities

• Decommission telecommunication sites and infrastructure.
• Use CLI on equipment management ports.
• Test and verify fiber optic connections using OTDR and power meters.

Skills

Knowledge of test equipment (OTDR, power meter, cable certifier, multimeter)

Ability to read and interpret site drawings and technical specifications

Familiarity with copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable systems

Track record with multiple technologies (wireless, fiber, copper, DWDM, SONET, Routers, DACS, Switches)

Job description

Job Type: Contract 1099 3 years (extension)

Company Introduction

We are a global leader in sustainable telecom network solutions, committed to extending the life of networks while reducing environmental impact. Our services include sourcing, testing, restoration, responsible decommissioning, and network engineering. Operating across multiple countries, we combine innovation and efficiency to deliver high-quality, sustainable telecom solutions.

Job Responsibilities/Objectives

The Telecommunications Site Technician will join the Networks & Engineering team, reporting to the Project Manager and Technical Lead. You’ll handle the decommissioning, grooming, and removal of telecom infrastructure, including fiber and copper systems, across central and remote sites. The role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently, ensuring safe, efficient site exits while managing equipment and meeting contractual standards.

1. Decommission telecommunication sites and infrastructure
2. Use CLI (Command Line Interface) on equipment management ports
3. Work inside maintenance windows if work is required
4. Tag cabling disconnected from equipment and tie back to cable tray
5. Perform proper shutdown procedures for active equipment before removal
6. Test and verify fiber optic connections using OTDR and power meters

Required Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Knowledge of test equipment (OTDR, power meter, cable certifier, multimeter)
2. Ability to read and interpret site drawings and technical specifications
3. Familiarity with copper, fiber optic and coaxial cable systems
4. Track record with multiple technologies (wireless, fiber, copper, DWDM, SONET, Routers, DACS, Switches, etc.)

Benefits

The company offers standard corporate benefits, including:

1. Travel cost covered from 50 miles
2. Travel accommodation meal allowance
3. Extension and possibilities of direct employment