Wireless Installation Technician II

Telamon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Annual bonus

Travel pay

Company vehicle

Job summary

Telamon Corporation in Carmel/Indianapolis area seeks a Wireless Technician II to install and maintain wireless infrastructure across macro, small cell, and DAS environments. This developing-level role performs defined work packages with moderate supervision to ensure safety and quality.

Expect a non-exempt hourly position with Monday–Friday schedule, travel up to 80%, and a pay rate of $23 per hour. Requires HS diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of relevant field installation experience.
• Wireless industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install and service macro and small cell wireless systems.
• Route and install coax, fiber, and power cabling.
• Install antennas, radios, and head-end gear.
• Ground and bond per code and carrier standards.
• Support testing: sweep, PIM, fiber.
• Read drawings and document installations.

Skills

Wireless systems

PIM testing

Fiber handling

Drawings reading

Carrier standards

Tools safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PIM tester

Fiber tools

Lift equipment

Job description

Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world’s most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority‑owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

This work isn’t easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we’re solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out. At Telamon, leveraging AI and digital tools is a core part of how we operate. We expect employees at all levels to actively explore and apply technologies that improve productivity, decision-making, and overall performance. Learn more at telamon.com

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP
• Financial: 401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance; field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)
• Time Off & Flexibility: Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, and hybrid/remote options
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities
• Additional Benefits: Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

Classification

Non Exempt/ Hourly

Location

Carmel/Indianapolis, Indiana area, or Rolling Meadows, Illinois area

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Pay Rate

$23 per hour

Job Summary

The Wireless Technician II performs skilled installation and maintenance of wireless telecommunications infrastructure across macro, small cell, and DAS environments. This role executes construction and installation activities in the field while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and carrier standards. Technician II is a developing-level role responsible for executing defined work packages with moderate supervision and increasing technical independence.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Installation & Construction Execution

• Install, maintain, repair, and retrofit macro, small cell, IDAS, and ODAS systems
• Install vertical and horizontal cabling (coax, fiber, power)
• Determine appropriate cable routing and best-path solutions
• Install antennas, radios, remote units, racks, head-end equipment
• Perform grounding and bonding per code and carrier requirements
• Execute OEM installation standards

Technical Work & Testing Support

• Assist with sweep testing, PIM testing, and fiber testing
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Label and document installations according to carrier standards
• Support closeout documentation with accurate photos and reporting

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA, NFPA, and company safety protocols
• Maintain job site cleanliness and organization
• Safely operate lifts and bucket trucks
• Work at heights up to 70 feet

Managerial Responsibility

• This role has no direct reports.

Travel/Shift Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to travel approximately 75% of the time, including air travel.
• Travel is typically Monday through Friday, returning home on Fridays.
• Occasional projects may require travel for up to 10 consecutive days, followed by approximately 4 days at home.
• Current project locations include Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, and Arizona.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, and in confined spaces
• Ability to work with and around electrical wires and components and/or ESD products
• Ability to work remotely at construction or installation sites
• Ability to repeatedly ascend and descend ladders and lifts up to 50 feet
• Ability to climb heights up to 70 feet as required

Skills And Abilities Required

• Working knowledge of wireless infrastructure systems
• Familiarity with PIM and sweep testing equipment
• Basic understanding of fiber handling and termination
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Knowledge of carrier installation standards
• Safe operation of power tools and testing equipment
• Detail-oriented with strong quality focus
• Effective communicator with team members and supervisors
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks
• Strong time management and reliability

Education And Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant field installation experience
• Wireless industry experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.