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Traveling Installer II
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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.
$65,682 / year median in Missouri
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title:
Installer II Location:
Kansas City Pay Range:
$23-$25/hrEmployment Type:
Contract to Hire Job Description We are seeking an experienced Installer II to perform hands-on telecommunications installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and retrofit work. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of telecom field service or installation experience and is comfortable working with fiber and copper cabling, racks, equipment, and technical documentation. This position requires 50-75% travel, including overnight stays of 1-2 weeks at a time. Candidates must be able to work in central offices, construction, and installation environments.Key Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of telecommunications field service or installation experience.
- Experience with cable installation, termination, labeling, lacing, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with rack, frame, shelf, patch panel, and telecom equipment installation.
- Knowledge of fiber and copper cabling, power systems, and grounding systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, specifications, and job documentation.
- Familiarity with AT&T TP-76300/76409, Telcordia GR1275, and Verizon IP72202 standards.
- Basic Installation training or equivalent on-the-job training required.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with computers, tablets, and MS Office.
- Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and proof of insurance.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and work on ladders and in confined spaces.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, terminate, label, lace, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling.
- Install and mount racks, frames, shelves, patch panels, and non-powered equipment.
- Perform continuity and verification testing.
- Install and maintain grounding and power-related systems as applicable.
- Interpret drawings, plans, specifications, and job scopes.
- Perform retrofits, upgrades, and modifications to existing telecom infrastructure.
- Diagnose and correct cabling and connectivity issues.
- Maintain installation quality and follow established safety, PPE, ESD, and quality procedures.
- Maintain accurate inventory and work-hour records.
- Communicate professionally with customers, supervisors, and team members.
- Provide guidance or training to less-experienced installers when required.
- Travel 50-75%, including overnight assignments of 1-2 weeks and occasional weekend work.
- Safely perform physical work including lifting, bending, kneeling, crawling, and working in confined spaces.