Telecommunications Technician II: Fiber, VoIP & DoD Systems

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and document voice, data, fiber optic, and copper telecommunications infrastructure supporting critical Air Force communications systems at Goodfellow AFB. You will perform PMIs, diagnose faults, and support VoIP and traditional phone systems.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in a team, with strong safety and quality standards, and to handle on-call emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training in telecommunications, electronics, networking, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, military experience, vocational training, and telecommunications experience will be considered.
• Three (3) or more years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing telecommunications systems.
• Experience with copper and fiber optic cabling, Inside Plant (ISP), and/or Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience installing, terminating, splicing, and testing telecommunications cabling.
• Experience supporting VoIP, analog, or digital telephone systems.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and telecommunications documentation.
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal telecommunications systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of telecommunications installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting principles.
• Experience with copper and fiber optic cabling, including installation, termination, testing, and repair.
• Working knowledge of Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot analog, digital, and VoIP telephone systems.
• Experience using telecommunications test equipment (e.g., cable analyzers, OTDRs, multimeters, tone generators, cable locators).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and telecommunications records.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Security+ Certification
• 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

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications systems and associated equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) on telecommunications equipment.
• Diagnose and repair copper and fiber optic cable systems, telecommunications circuits, and associated hardware.
• Install, terminate, splice, test, and certify copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Support VoIP, analog, and digital telephone systems.
• Perform adds, moves, changes, and removals of telecommunications equipment and services.
• Respond to outages per contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with personnel, contractors, and customers to complete work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and drawings.
• Update databases and records as required.
• Participate in after-hours on-call support and emergency response.
• Follow safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Security+

VoIP

Fiber Optic Cabling

Copper Cabling

ISP/OSP

Test Equipment

Technical Drawings

DoD Experience

MS Office

Driver's License

Communication Skills

Team Player

Analytical Skills

Reading Wiring Diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cable Analyzers

OTDRs

Multimeters

Tone Generators

Cable Locators

Job description

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and document voice, data, fiber optic, and copper telecommunications infrastructure supporting critical Air Force communications systems at Goodfellow AFB. You will perform PMIs, diagnose faults, and support VoIP and traditional phone systems.

The role requires the ability to work independently or in a team, with strong safety and quality standards, and to handle on-call emergencies as needed.