Network Deployment Technician III-IV

About the role

The Lab / Warehouse Technician III-IV is responsible for staging, assembling, testing, inventorying, and preparing telecommunications and network equipment for deployment to customer sites nationwide. This role supports large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects by ensuring all equipment, materials, and deployment kits are accurately built, validated, documented, and shipped according to project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse pre-builds and staging activities for telecommunications, network, and data center equipment.
• Assemble deployment kits, racks, shelves, cable management systems, and associated hardware according to engineering specifications.
• Receive, inspect, inventory, and document incoming equipment and materials.
• Verify Bills of Material (BOMs) and ensure deployment packages contain all required components prior to shipment.
• Label, package, and prepare equipment for deployment to customer sites throughout the United States.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure equipment is properly configured, documented, and deployment-ready.
• Perform basic equipment testing, software loading, firmware updates, and validation activities as required.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and track assets throughout the staging and deployment process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, cabling, packaging, and inventory discrepancies.
• Cook up with project managers, engineers, logistics personnel, and field technicians to ensure deployment readiness.
• Process equipment returns, RMAs, repairs, and refurbishment activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and lab environment.
• Complete all required documentation, inventory records, shipping manifests, and project tracking reports.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Level III: 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications, warehouse operations, network infrastructure, data center environments, equipment staging, logistics, or related technical fields.
• Level IV: 5+ years of experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure deployments, network equipment staging, warehouse operations, or technical deployment environments.
• Previous experience leading staging activities or supporting large-scale deployment projects preferred.

Technical Skills

• Experience handling telecommunications, network, or data center equipment.
• Familiarity with routers, switches, optical transport systems, servers, power equipment, and structured cabling.
• Ability to read and follow engineering documentation, equipment lists, deployment instructions, and work orders.
• Experience with inventory management systems and asset tracking processes.
• Basic troubleshooting skills related to hardware, cabling, and deployment readiness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and documentation tools.

Additional Requirements

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable working in both laboratory and warehouse environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Monday through Friday onsite in Richardson, TX.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required based on project schedules and business needs.
• Work will be performed in both warehouse and lab environments.
• This is not a travel position; candidates should be comfortable working onsite daily.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, bend, reach, and work throughout warehouse and lab environments for extended periods.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• This is an excellent opportunity for experienced telecommunications and field deployment professionals who are looking to transition from extensive travel into a stable, long-term role based in one location.
• Many successful candidates come from Central Office, Data Center, Fiber, Transport, and Field Operations backgrounds and enjoy the opportunity to continue supporting large-scale telecommunications deployments without spending weeks away from home.
• The organization is known for its strong company culture, commitment to employee development, and promotion-from-within philosophy.
• Team members have opportunities to grow into lead, supervisory, project coordination, and management positions as the business continues to expand.