Telecommunications Field Technician

Level 4 Central Office Installer - Knoxville, TN

On-Site | Full-Time | TEKsystems

Work Location: Knoxville, TN (Projects across Eastern TN & the Carolinas)

Category: Telecommunications Field Technician

Ideal Candidate Location: Within ~2 hours of Knoxville, TN

About the Opportunity

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Level 4 Central Office Installer to support large-scale wireline carrier projects across the Southeast. This is a high-level, hands-on installation role with the autonomy to run work independently, support junior technicians, and ensure high-quality execution inside Central Offices and MSC environments.
You'll join a 25+ year established, family-oriented company with a reputation for taking care of their technicians, offering consistent work, and treating everyone as a valued part of the team.
If you're a seasoned CO installer with strong power, fiber, and carrier-grade equipment experience, this is a phenomenal long-term opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Level 4 Installer, you will handle advanced installation responsibilities, including:

Central Office & Power Plant Work

• Properly lace cable, perform hot cutovers, HTAP loads
• Form, terminate, and install DC power cables to new power plants
• Install and remove fiber optic cabling, including pre-termination and termination
• Install equipment inside carrier Central Offices & MSC sites
• Build, install, and maintain ladder rack, fiber trough, and raceway systems

Technical Equipment & Systems

• Work with systems ranging from DS0 to OC-192
• Handle DC power, grounding, batteries, rectifiers, PDUs, and telemetry systems
• Operate Alber and Midtronics testing equipment
• Understand alarms, float/equalize levels, internal resistance, microhms, MHOS, etc.

Documentation & Leadership

• Analyze job specs and engineering drawings
• Prepare MOPs (Methods of Procedure) and JIMs (Job Information Methods)
• Assign work to Level 1-2 installers
• Correct and mark office record drawings
• Perform in-process and final quality inspections
• Serve as the on-site in-charge technician for common system jobs

Compliance & Safety

• Follow Bellcore/Telcordia, NFPA, NEC, UBC standards
• Knowledge of EPA & HAZMAT guidelines for battery recycling
• Maintain OSHA-compliant work practices

Must-Have Skills

• Level IV CO Installation experience (or strong Level III stepping up)
• Hands-on experience with central office equipment, DC power systems, and fiber installation
• GR-1275 standards training
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• Reliable communication skills and teamwork mentality
• Ability to travel throughout Eastern TN and the Carolinas
• Personal hand tools (punch tool, snips, scissors, etc.)

Nice to Have

• Experience with 12V/24V/48V DC systems
• Previous carrier or wireline experience
• Strong troubleshooting experience

Work Environment

• Wireline Central Offices and MSC sites
• Projects throughout Eastern Tennessee the Carolinas
• Tight timelines & high collaboration with a small, skilled team

What Sets This Company Apart (EVP)

• 25+ years in business with exceptional stability
• Family-oriented culture - everyone is treated as an equal
• Extremely consistent workflow and long-term project pipeline
• Team-focused environment with experienced leadership support
• Opportunity to build long-term tenure with a respected Southeastern telecom provider

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Punctual, detail-oriented, self-driven work ethic
• Ability to work on-site daily

Ready to Take the Next Step?

TEKsystems is looking for an experienced Lead Level 4 Central Office Installer ready to make an impact on critical infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast.
Apply today to join a trusted organization building the backbone of regional telecommunications.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The 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 Type
This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.