Telecommunications Technician I - Fiber & Copper Installations

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies

San Angelo (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I to support the Base Telecommunications System at Goodfellow Air Force Base. You will assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of voice, data, fiber optic, and copper telecommunications systems in a mission-critical Air Force environment.

Ideal for entry-level technicians building experience, you will work with senior staff, adhere to safety standards, and may participate in an on-call rotation; US citizenship and Secret

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Technical training in telecommunications preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education, vocational training, military experience, and directly related telecommunications experience may be substituted for formal education.
  • One (1) or more years of experience in telecommunications, structured cabling, low-voltage systems, electrical systems, or a related technical field.
  • Experience installing, maintaining, or troubleshooting copper and/or fiber optic cabling preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications equipment and infrastructure under the direction of senior technicians.
  • Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective maintenance on telecommunications systems.
  • Install, terminate, test, and label copper and fiber optic cabling.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, ladders, and telecommunications test equipment safely and effectively.
  • Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, work orders, and engineering drawings.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and other required documentation.
  • Respond to routine service requests and assist with emergency outage restoration as required.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, supervisors, and Government personnel.
  • Work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comply with all applicable safety, security, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Lift and carry equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Distinguish colors for cable identification, wiring, and testing.
  • Possess sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform detailed telecommunications installation and repair work.
  • Operate Government or company vehicles as required.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and work overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, or emergency call-outs when required to support mission requirements.

Skills

Reading diagrams
Troubleshooting
Cable installation
Safety procedures
Communication
Teamwork
Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED
Technical training in telecommunications
Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Telecommunications test equipment
Hand tools
Power tools

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I to support the Base Telecommunications System at Goodfellow Air Force Base. You will assist with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of voice, data, fiber optic, and copper telecommunications systems in a mission-critical Air Force environment.

Ideal for entry-level technicians building experience, you will work with senior staff, adhere to safety standards, and may participate in an on-call rotation; US citizenship and Secret

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