Field Communications Technician III

Field Communications Technician III

Location: Onsite – Columbus, IN (up to 40% travel to sites within Indiana and portions of Illinois/Ohio)

Duration: 5-month contract

Schedule: Standard working hours

Pay Range: $52.50–$57.50/hr




Our client is seeking a Field Communications Technician III to join its IT team and provide regional telecommunications field support. This is a hands-on, independent role covering a wide array of communications systems, including voice, data, SCADA, video, microwave, and satellite. You will support local projects, perform preventative maintenance, isolate and troubleshoot faults, and provide 24-hour on-call coverage. You will also act as a first-level liaison between field operations and IT, train field personnel, and direct local contractors. The role offers exposure to challenging, dynamic projects alongside a highly experienced network of professionals.




Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and support a variety of projects within the IT department. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting regional telecommunications field operations with minimal direct supervision
• Assisting the projects group with implementing project-related systems
• Providing direct support for local projects, preventative maintenance, and fault isolation
• Serving as first-level liaison between field operations and the IT organization

Essential Job Duties and Job Functions:

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot communication systems (voice, data, SCADA, video, microwave, satellite) and the infrastructure that supports them
• Assist the projects group with implementation of project-related systems
• Direct local contractors engaged in installing and maintaining telecommunications systems
• Provide support and first-level training to field operations personnel
• Act as first-level liaison between field operations and the IT organization
• Drive standards in the field and provide feedback to the communications engineering team
• Provide 24x7 on-call support
• Travel up to 40% to sites within Indiana and portions of Illinois/Ohio

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in using test equipment and software required to support telecommunications in the field
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Able to work independently of direct supervision and prioritize assigned activities
• Able to interact with internal and external teams and clients to solve problems
• Physically able to work in an outdoor environment and safely and effectively operate a motor vehicle
• Phone system and microwave communications installation and maintenance experience is a plus
• Network certification (e.g., CCNA) is a plus
• FCC license is preferred
• TWIC card is preferred but not required

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Associate’s degree in Electronics, or 7 years of equivalent experience in the field of Electronics, required
• 7+ years of experience installing and/or maintaining telecommunications systems, including wireless data systems, SCADA, and LAN cabling systems

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