Telecommunications Field Technician (Central Office / DC Power)
Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $30-32/hr DOE + Overtime
Travel: Primarily local Chicago work with occasional Midwest travel
Schedule: Full-Time | Day & Maintenance Window Work
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Telecommunications Field Technicians with a strong Central Office (CO) background to support telecom network decommissioning, fiber grooming, equipment removals, and future installation projects throughout the Midwest. This is not a data center rack-and-stack position. We are looking for technicians who understand carrier-class telecom networks and can work independently in Central Office environments. [JD Telecom...v_2025 (2) | Word]

This role supports major telecommunications infrastructure projects involving fiber, transport equipment, power systems, and network site exits. [JD Telecom...v_2025 (2) | Word]
What You'll Do

• Perform telecom equipment decommissioning and removals
• Complete fiber grooming and circuit migration activities
• Disconnect and remove telecom equipment and associated cabling
• Work with DC power systems and equipment shutdown procedures
• Conduct site audits and inventory documentation
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and site documentation
• Test fiber circuits using telecom test equipment
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and network operations teams
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting [JD Telecom...v_2025 (2) | Word]

What We're Looking For Required

• 5+ years of telecommunications field experience
• Central Office (CO) Technician or Central Office Installation experience
• Fiber optic network experience
• DC Power / -48V power experience
• Experience working in live telecom environments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the Midwest
• Strong attendance and professionalism

Strongly Preferred

• Lumen, CenturyLink, AT&T, Verizon, Frontier, Windstream, Zayo, or similar carrier experience
• DWDM, SONET, transport network experience
• Equipment installation and turn-up experience
• Router and switch familiarity
• Site exit and network decommissioning experience
• OTDR and fiber testing experience [JD Telecom...v_2025 (2) | Word]

NOT A FIT IF YOUR BACKGROUND IS MOSTLY:

• Structured cabling
• Enterprise IT support
• Rack-and-stack only
• Data center-only operations

Preference is given to technicians with carrier Central Office experience over traditional data center experience.
Schedule & Travel

• Primarily based in the Chicago market
• Occasional travel throughout the Midwest
• Some overnight travel may be required
• Occasional maintenance window work (midnight to 6:00 AM)
• Overtime opportunities available [JD Telecom...v_2025 (2) | Word]

Why Apply?

• Stable, long-term telecom infrastructure work
• Growth into future equipment installation projects
• Opportunity to work with experienced telecom engineering leadership
• Fast interview and hiring process
• Competitive hourly pay plus overtime

Keywords
Central Office Technician, CO Technician, Telecom Technician, Fiber Technician, DC Power Technician, Transport Technician, Site Exit Technician, Network Technician, DWDM, SONET, Lumen, CenturyLink, Verizon, AT&T, Fiber Optics, Telecommunications Field Technician.