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The Copley Consulting Group

Telecommunications Field Engineer - III

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Telecommunications Field Technician telecommunications Field Service Technician installs, repairs and maintains voice, data and video systems for a company's customers at the customer site. Prepares and documents a customer's network prior to implementing telecommunication system. Installs IP, network equipment and facilities. Acts as the first point of issue resolution, responds to field engineering issues and troubleshooting telecommunication problems. May train less experienced field technicians.

$73,890 / year median in California

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a Telecommunications Field Engineer in San Francisco, CA This job will have the following responsibilities: Worker must weigh less than 250 pounds in order to meet safety-related requirements Vehicle requirement: Candidate's vehicle must be able to carry a 24 to 28-foot extension ladder and small equipment/tools. We will supply candidates with any specialized tools needed to perform the work, including some common tools Work will predominantly be done in the field with a small amount at home. The radius of work travel will be the city and its immediately surrounding areas

Responsibilities:

Hands-on experience with the design and install of equipment used in transmitting broadband data over in-building networks
Hand-on experience with coax, twisted pair copper or fiber optic cabling and complex networks as well as switching equipment
Experience with coordinating installation of new in-building networks or equipment
Ability to evaluate multi-tenant (residence and business) buildings to determine compatibility with different networks and systems
Experience with managing large build projects involving broadband services, and ensure timely planning and implementation
Experience with producing technical as-built documentation
Ability to provide general ad-hoc operational support for local field engineering and sales teams

Must Have Skills:

General knowledge & experience with the design and install of in-building network architectures
General work area hazard identification & prevention
Knowledge & experience with CATV provider termination points (e.g., terminals, pedestals)
Hands-on experience with testing and troubleshooting coax and Cat6a Ethernet cabling
Must possess a vehicle capable of transporting tools and equipment
Hands-on experience working off of ladders (step/extension/folding)
Hands-on experience with drilling in multiple dwelling/commercial buildings
Frontline experience with working with customer/clients

Desired Skills:

Knowledge & experience with Google Suite and other computer and mobility based applications
A four-year college degree or equivalent field experience
Experience with working on multiple dwelling/commercial building rooftops (flat and/or pitched)