. Job Title: Telecom Technician Lead
Pay rate: 30-34/hour DOE
Day shift, Mon-Friday
Job Description
This role leads a small team of telecom techs to install, maintain, and repair low-voltage telecommunications systems across the greater Salt Lake City area, including travel north and south within Utah. The Telecom Technician Lead works hands-on in the field pulling cable, building and terminating structured cabling systems, and ensuring work meets quality and safety standards. In addition to technical duties, this position provides daily direction of a small team of telecom techs.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a small field team of communications technicians on telecom construction projects, providing clear direction, daily task assignments, feedback, and support.
Coordinate and assist with scheduling for the team, ensuring coverage for project sites and completion of assigned work within required timeframes.
Build telecommunications closets by mounting and installing backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware, and related equipment.
Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required to meet safety and quality standards.
Accurately complete all required project documentation and paperwork, including timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers, and other forms as needed.
Support and model a positive, professional work culture, reinforcing company mission and expectations with team members, vendors, clients, and business partners.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or GED equivalency.
3-5 years of experience in telecommunications, structured cabling, or a related technical field
Telecom experience at construction sites with familiarity with job site practices.
Ability to work at heights, off ladders, and in confined spaces as required by the job.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds as part of daily work activities.
Solid communication skills, including giving clear oral instructions and updates to team members and clients.
Basic understanding or ability to learn to interpret blueprints, specifications, and other project documents.
Comfort with traveling and driving to various project sites in Utah
Ability to meet company minimum driving standards, including maintaining a valid driver's license and a reliable personal vehicle, is preferred.
Work Environment
This position is field-based and involves working at various project sites across Utah, including locations in and around the greater Salt Lake City area and down to Provo. Typical shifts are daytime, with the workday usually starting at 6:00 a.m. Employees are expected to work 40 hours per week and can typically choose between a 5x8 or 4x10 schedule, subject to project needs.
Candidate must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug and b ckground check.
For more information call Renee Flores at AEROTEK or forward me a copy of your resume, my contact information is below.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Salt Lake City, UT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 Salt Lake City,UT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.