Telecommunications Technician I

UIC Arctic Response Services, LLC; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks qualified Telecommunications Technicians I to support Base Telecommunications System operations and maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The role involves preventive maintenance, inspections, and telecom system support across multiple installations, including McGuire, Ft.

Dix, and Lakehurst as needed. The position requires 1–3 years of telecom experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and technical training preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Experience: 1–3 years in telecommunications infrastructure or related technical work.
• Skills: copper and fiber cabling, preventive maintenance inspection, reading basic telecom drawings, precise records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on telecommunications infrastructure including manholes and handholes.
• Inspect telecommunications terminals and related infrastructure for proper operation and maintenance.
• Test spare conductors and cabling on a scheduled basis.
• Maintain and inspect outside plant infrastructure.

Skills

Telecommunications infrastructure

Preventive maintenance

Documentation and record-keeping

Read telecom drawings

Communication and teamwork

Attention to detail

Working independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in telecommunications, networking, or information technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Telecommunications Technician I (2026-26127-F):

Bowhead seeks qualified Telecommunications Technicians I to support Base Telecommunications System operations and maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The Telecommunications Technician I will assist with preventive maintenance, infrastructure inspections, and telecommunications system support activities across the installation.This position supports the reliability and operational readiness of the Base Telecommunications System and may perform work across multiple installation areas including McGuire, Ft. Dix, and Lakehurst as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections on telecommunications infrastructure including manholes and handholes.
• Inspect telecommunications terminals and associated infrastructure to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
• Conduct scheduled testing of spare conductors and telecommunications cabling.
• Support maintenance and inspection of telecommunications outside plant infrastructure.
• Assist with telecommunications maintenance and repair activities as directed.
• Support troubleshooting and restoration of telecommunications service outages.
• Assist with work order execution including installation, relocation, and removal of telecommunications circuits, cabling, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, maintenance actions, and telecommunications system updates.
• Assist senior telecommunications technicians with infrastructure maintenance and system support activities.
• Travel between installation locations including McGuire, Ft. Dix, and Lakehurst to support operational requirements as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical training in telecommunications, networking, or information technology is preferred.
• Years of experience
  • Minimum of one to three years of experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure, technical maintenance, or related technical work preferred.
• Required skills or certifications
  • Working knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure including copper and fiber cabling systems.
  • Ability to assist with preventive maintenance inspections and telecommunications infrastructure support activities.
  • Ability to follow technical procedures and work under the direction of senior telecommunications personnel.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic telecommunications drawings and infrastructure documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills in a technical work environment.
• 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 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.