Level 1 Telecom Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Level 1 Telecom Technician – Central Office Decommissioning (100% Travel)

Pay: $25–$29/hour + $180 Daily Per Diem

Position Overview

We are seeking Level 1 Telecom Technicians to support nationwide Central Office (CO) decommissioning projects. This role focuses on the physical removal of legacy telecommunications infrastructure, including switching equipment, copper cabling, jumper wires, cable racks, and other carrier network components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working inside traditional telecommunications Central Offices and is familiar with legacy carrier infrastructure, particularly equipment manufactured by Lucent, Nortel, AT&T, or Ericsson.

Technicians will work alongside experienced Level 2 and Lead Technicians to execute equipment removal, cable mining, material handling, and site restoration activities.

This is a physically demanding, hands-on field position requiring 100% nationwide travel. Candidates must be able to remain away from home for approximately 3–4 weeks at a time.

Compensation & Travel

• Hourly Pay: $25–$29/hour, depending on experience.
• Per Diem: $180 per day.
• Travel: 100% nationwide travel.
• Travel Schedule: Candidates must be available for assignments lasting approximately 3–4 weeks at a time.
• Work Environment: Telecommunications Central Offices, legacy carrier facilities, and data centers.

Key Responsibilities

Central Office Decommissioning

• Assist with the removal and dismantling of legacy telecommunications switching equipment.
• Support decommissioning projects involving AT&T/Lucent 5ESS, Nortel DMS-100, DMS-10, and Ericsson AXE 10 systems.
• Remove equipment bays, cabinets, relay racks, switching platforms, and transport equipment.
• Assist with office consolidations, switch migrations, and equipment retirement projects.
• Follow approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) under the direction of senior technicians.

Cable Mining & Infrastructure Removal

• Physically remove abandoned copper cables, jumper wires, feeder cables, and other legacy wiring.
• Pull and remove cables from overhead trays, ladder racks, and cable pathways.
• Assist with the removal of DSX panels, copper jumpers, and associated distribution infrastructure.
• Perform cable identification, tracing, labeling, and segregation under supervision.
• Sort and separate scrap copper, fiber, and electronic materials for recycling or disposal.
• Assist with dismantling overhead cable racks and related infrastructure.

Equipment Handling & Site Restoration

• Assist with dismantling, palletizing, and packaging equipment for recycling or resale.
• Move and handle heavy telecom equipment and materials.
• Maintain organized work areas and ensure proper disposal of removed materials.
• Support general site cleanup and restoration activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all Central Office safety procedures and company policies.
• Participate in daily safety briefings and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Follow OSHA safety standards and approved work procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions or potential hazards to supervisors immediately.

Required Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification (required).
• Previous experience working in telecommunications Central Offices or legacy carrier network environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with traditional switching equipment, wireline infrastructure, or carrier telecommunications systems.
• Experience with physical cable removal, equipment dismantling, or infrastructure decommissioning is highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass background screening for Central Office access.
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow technical instructions and safety procedures.
• Must be willing and able to travel nationwide and remain away from home for 3–4 weeks at a time.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with any of the following systems or activities is a plus:

Legacy Switching Equipment:

• AT&T / Lucent 5ESS
• Nortel DMS-100
• Nortel DMS-10
• Ericsson AXE 10

Central Office Infrastructure:

• DSX panels and distribution frames.
• Copper jumpers and copper pairs.
• Relay racks, equipment bays, and cabinets.
• Power distribution systems.
• Ladder racks and overhead cable trays.
• Transport equipment and switching infrastructure.

Relevant Previous Job Titles:

• Central Office Technician
• Central Office Installer
• CO Installer
• Wireline Technician
• Switch Technician
• Lucent Installer
• Nortel Technician
• Transport Installation Technician
• Telecom Decommissioning Technician

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical labor in demanding field environments. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Work on ladders, lifts, and overhead cable racks.
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
• Handle large cable bundles and heavy equipment.
• Work in confined telecommunications equipment spaces.
• Perform repetitive manual labor throughout the workday.
• Maintain the physical stamina necessary to complete assigned tasks safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Important Travel Requirement

This is a 100% travel position.

Technicians will be assigned to projects at telecommunications facilities throughout the United States. Candidates must be comfortable traveling nationwide and staying away from home for approximately 3–4 consecutive weeks per assignment.

Candidates who are unable to meet this travel requirement should not apply.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who has worked inside traditional telecommunications Central Offices and understands the physical infrastructure supporting legacy telephone networks.

Experience removing old switching equipment, mining abandoned copper cables, dismantling cable racks, and participating in carrier network retirement projects will be especially valuable.

We are particularly interested in technicians who have worked with AT&T, Verizon, Lumen/CenturyLink, Windstream, Frontier, Nokia, Lucent, Nortel, or similar telecommunications infrastructure providers.

\nCompany Description

Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Description

Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.