Level IV Telecommunications Technician
Job DescriptionJob Description
Level 4 Telecommunications Technician
Location: Nationwide – work assignments will take place at customer sites across the United States. Significant travel is required.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Level 4 Telecommunications Technician to lead equipment installations and network upgrades across Central Offices, MSOs, and Data Centers. This senior-level role requires strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior technicians.
Candidates should have experience with major telecom platforms, including:
• Transport & Access Gear: Adtran, Cisco, Ciena (Ethernet & DWDM), Infinera, Fujitsu, Calix, Nokia
• Power Systems: Vertiv, Eltek, and -48VDC battery systems
• Prior central office network experience is required. The position involves extensive travel and demands a highly self-motivated, safety-focused professional.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Safety
• Serve as lead technician on installation projects, providing on-site leadership and mentoring for junior staff.
• Conduct daily safety briefings and weekly toolbox talks; ensure compliance with OSHA, AT&T, and company safety policies.
• Coordinate high-risk activities, including live network integrations, with emphasis on risk mitigation and clear escalation protocols.
Technical Execution
• Install, upgrade, and integrate telecom equipment in Central Offices, MSOs, and Data Centers.
• Interpret and execute from technical documents, including rack layouts, floor plans, and customer work orders.
• Build and install support infrastructure (cable racks, fiber ducts, framing hardware).
• Terminate, route, and manage fiber and copper cabling (LC/SC, RJ45, BNC); demonstrate proficiency in lacing and sewing methods.
• Configure and commission -48VDC power systems, rectifiers, batteries, and distribution panels; perform hot cuts where required.
• Utilize hand tools, test equipment, and computer interfaces to validate installations.
Communications & Documentation
• Collaborate with client engineers, site supervisors, and project managers to ensure alignment on scope and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate documentation using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and client-specific systems.
• Provide clear, professional verbal and written communication with internal teams and customers.
Minimum Requirements
• Must successfully complete background check and drug screening.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and extended hours as projects demand.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (regional and multi-state).
Physical Requirements
• Physically capable of lifting and transporting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and in varied postures (bending, climbing, crawling).
• Ability to work in outdoor and indoor environments, including uneven terrain.
• Good vision required, including ability to distinguish -coded wiring.
• Must demonstrate safe judgment and adherence to site procedures.
Qualifications
• Technical trade school certificate or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Proven experience in Central Office, MSO, or Data Center installation.
• Strong working knowledge of -48VDC power systems, including hot cuts.
• Familiarity with Telcordia GR-1275 and AT&T TP-76300 / TP-76400.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with multiple vendor platforms (Adtran, Cisco, Ciena, Infinera, etc.).
Company DescriptionSource 1 Solutions is the trusted IT partner your organization needs. With an elite technical network spanning 118 countries, we specialize in monitoring, managing, and maintaining enterprise infrastructure for enterprise & mid-market organizations.Company DescriptionSource 1 Solutions is the trusted IT partner your organization needs. With an elite technical network spanning 118 countries, we specialize in monitoring, managing, and maintaining enterprise infrastructure for enterprise & mid-market organizations.