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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.
$65,090 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Summary:
Utilize advanced geophysical equipment, observational skills, and deductive reasoning to identify, designate and locate (vacuum excavation) utilities within a requested job scope in accordance withASCE 38-02 & 38-22.
Utilize existing troubleshooting skills and learn new procedures and technologies.Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
BS Degree plus 2 years of related experience or AS Degree plus 4 years of related experience or HS Diploma plus 6 years of related experience SUE, private locating and/or surveying experience Valid U.S. Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and will include overnight travel. Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted. Frequent outdoor work in a variety of seasonal weather conditions. Daily walking several miles to perform job duties. Frequently across outdoor construction environments with a variety of uneven terrains such as mud, rock, grass, dirt and other unpaved terrains and variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise. As a condition of employment, candidate must pass client required background check(s).Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and understanding of SUE practices and procedures in accordance withASCE 38-02 & 38-22
Detailed-oriented and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude Ability to work independently with little direct supervision Additional Information Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Sponsorship assistance is not available for this role. Position requires frequent traveling to field locations. Locations and distances vary and will include overnight travel. As a condition of employment, candidate must pass client required background check(s). At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AboutAECOM AECOM
is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle
- from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects
- both in your local community and on a global scale
- that are transforming our industry and shaping the future.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs