Overview
We are seeking a Field Telecommunications Technician to support critical telecommunications operations across multiple Charleston-area facilities. This onsite role plays a key part in maintaining network reliability, supporting outage response, and ensuring consistent service for internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on telecom experience and thrives in a field-based, mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Install, wire, and support routers and switches; coordinate configuration and troubleshooting with internal engineering teams.
Install and provision transport equipment and Ethernet services within an MPLS environment.
Perform testing, deployment, documentation, and support for system upgrades, patches, and scheduled maintenance windows.
Respond to service outages, system alarms, and provide hands-on support during storms or disaster recovery events.
Participate in network cutovers, maintenance windows, and system grooming activities.
Identify required resources, develop technical solutions, and recommend improvements to resolve operational challenges.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS, and other LAN/WAN data circuits.
Hands-on experience terminating and troubleshooting multiple cabling types, including fiber.
Strong understanding of fiber terminations, data circuits, and 48V / 135V DC power plants.
Experience with DC plant systems, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and various structured cabling systems.
Familiarity with cable identification, cable termination standards, and Channel Banks.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
Electrical or electronic technical background.
SCADA system experience or exposure.
Strong technical documentation, communication, and reporting skills.
Work Environment & Schedule
Fully onsite role, Monday through Friday.
Local travel to facilities within approximately 45 minutes of the primary Charleston location.
Initial training conducted alongside a partner using a company vehicle.
After training, technicians use their personal vehicle for site visits; mileage reimbursement provided.
On-call rotation required every other month for two weeks to support emergency situations.
What's Offered
Long-term, stable contract opportunity.
Collaborative work environment with a highly skilled technical team.
Hands-on experience supporting telecom infrastructure for critical energy operations.
Opportunity to directly impact service reliability and outage response capabilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Charleston,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 101054TS
- Position Id: JP-006001928
- Posted 2 hours ago
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