Level 4 Central Office Technician - Knoxville, TN AreaAbout the RoleWe're looking for experienced, self-directed Central Office Technicians to join a team supporting critical telecom infrastructure in the Knoxville, TN area. This is hands-on, high-stakes work in central office and MSC environments where your expertise matters from day one. You'll work alongside a tight-knit team of technicians under the direction of a Foreman, operating on demanding timelines with minimal supervision. If you know your way around a central office, take pride in doing things right, and can work independently, please apply!
What You'll Be Doing- Installing and removing fiber optic cables, including pre-termination and termination
- Performing fiber raceway installation and cable management
- Conducting lead verification and continuity testing
- Analyzing job specifications, schematics, and drawings and executing accordingly
- Preparing and executing Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Job Information Procedures (JIMs)
- Resolving job specification and drawing discrepancies in the field
- Marking and correcting office record drawings
- Performing in-process and final quality inspections
- Serving as the in-charge person on common system installation jobs
- Providing direction and job assignments to Level 1 and Level 2 installers
- Operating specialized cabling tools including hydraulic crimping tools, cable cutters, and heat guns
- Operating battery test equipment including Alber and Midtronics testers
- Supporting DC power plant operations including battery maintenance, rectifiers, PDUs, and fuse panels
What You Need to Bring- Proven Level 2 or higher competency across installation, wireline, wireless, Central Office, and MSC environments
- Hands-on experience with DC power systems, telemetry, LTE, alarms, and DSO through OC-192 communication systems
- Proficiency with balance of plant support systems including grounding, DC power, batteries, raceway, and superstructure systems
- Working knowledge of Alarms, Float, Equalize, Internal Resistance, Connection Resistance, Microhms, MHOS, Rectifiers, and PDUs
- Familiarity with Bellcore/Telcordia, NFPA, UBC, and NEC codes and standards
- Understanding of EPA and HAZMAT regulations related to battery recycling and disposal
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification (required)
- Experience with 12V, 24V, and 48V DC systems is a strong plus
- Reliable transportation, strong attention to detail, and a track record of punctuality
What Sets You Apart- You've written and executed MOPs on live power systems without supervision
- You can read and troubleshoot schematics cold - wiring diagrams, power drawings, fiber layouts
- You've done load bank testing and battery impedance testing in a telecom environment
- You know what 750 and 535 cable looks like and how to terminate it properly
- You've worked with the NOC and understand what it means to coordinate on a live system
- You've mentored or directed less experienced technicians on the job
Why This Role- Work with an experienced team on meaningful, critical infrastructure projects
- Competitive pay commensurate with your experience level
- Consistent work with a clear chain of command and strong team support
- Opportunity to be part of a team that takes quality seriously
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Harriman, TN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Harriman,TN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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