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Telecom Technician II â Central Office Decommissioning (DC Power Experience) Nationwide Travel Required
Broadstaff is seeking experienced Telecom Technicians to support large-scale Central Office (CO) decommissioning projects throughout the United States.
This position is ideal for telecom professionals with strong DC power experience, Central Office background, and hands-on expertise working in active network environments. Candidates should be comfortable performing power-down activities, cable mining, equipment removal, and infrastructure decommissioning projects while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform equipment power-down and decommissioning activities in active Central Office environments
- Follow approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) to safely disconnect and remove telecom equipment
- Work in live -48V DC power environments
- Identify A/B feeds and redundant power paths
- Disconnect DC power cabling and remove associated infrastructure
- Perform voltage verification and polarity testing
- Mine and remove fiber, copper, and coaxial cabling
- Trace circuits prior to removal to prevent service interruptions
- Remove abandoned telecommunications equipment and infrastructure
- Maintain accurate documentation and update removal records
- Follow OSHA standards and site-specific safety requirements at all times
- 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications experience
- Strong hands-on experience with -48V DC power systems
- Experience decommissioning or installing telecom equipment in live environments
- Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and removal plans
- Understanding of grounding and bonding practices
- Experience with cable mining and equipment removal
- Ability to pass background requirements for Central Office access
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness to travel extensively nationwide
- Experience with Nortel equipment and legacy telecom systems
- Experience with Lucent, Alcatel, Ericsson, Cisco, or similar platforms
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Experience supporting major telecom carriers and network infrastructure projects
- Strong safety mindset
- Detail-oriented documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Professional communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in active telecom and data center environments
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
- Ability to work on ladders and overhead cable racking systems
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Comfortable working in active network facilities and Central Offices
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Overtime opportunities
- Per diem available where applicable
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Long-term project opportunities
- Career growth with an established telecommunications staffing firm
For more than a decade, Broadstaff has partnered with leading telecommunications and infrastructure organizations across the country. We connect skilled professionals with exciting projects that help build and support critical network infrastructure nationwide.
Apply today to join a team supporting some of the nation's most important telecommunications initiatives.
About Broadstaff
Broadstaff is a national staffing firm specialized in providing workforce solutions for telecommunications and information technology. Broadstaff provides flexible staffing support for all areas of network deployments including planning, analysis, design, implementation, construction, operations and maintenance. Our suite of flexible staffing solutions include contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire, recruitment-process-outsourcing (RPO), and payrolling services. Founded by Carrie Charles in 2015, Broadstaff, LLC is proud to be a diverse supplier and holds active certifications as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE).