SCA Telecommunications Mechanic II

About the role

Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic II to support the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Base Telecommunications System (BTS) at Goodfellow Air Force Base. The selected candidate will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and document voice, data, fiber optic, and copper telecommunications infrastructure supporting critical Air Force communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications systems and associated equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) on telecommunications equipment in accordance with contract requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
• Diagnose and repair copper and fiber optic cable systems, telecommunications circuits, and associated hardware.
• Install, terminate, splice, test, and certify copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Support Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), analog, and digital telephone systems.
• Perform adds, moves, changes, and removals of telecommunications equipment and services.
• Respond to emergency, priority, and routine service outages in accordance with contractual response requirements.
• Perform cable locating, staking, and marking activities.
• Assist with work order execution, technical solutions, and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work order documentation.
• Update telecommunications databases, drawings, and infrastructure records as required.
• Coordinate with Government personnel, contractors, and customers to complete assigned work.
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, security, and quality requirements.
• Participate in after-hours on-call support and emergency response when required.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is required. Technical training in telecommunications, electronics, networking, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combination of education, military experience, vocational training, and telecommunications experience will be considered.

Experience

The candidate should have three (3) or more years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing telecommunications systems. Experience with copper and fiber optic cabling, Inside Plant (ISP), and/or Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure is required. Experience installing, terminating, splicing, and testing telecommunications cabling is also necessary. Additionally, experience supporting Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), analog, or digital telephone systems is required. Experience interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and telecommunications documentation is also necessary. Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal telecommunications systems is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of telecommunications installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting principles.
• Experience with copper and fiber optic cabling, including installation, termination, testing, and repair.
• Working knowledge of Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot analog, digital, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone systems.
• Experience using telecommunications test equipment (e.g., cable analyzers, OTDRs, multimeters, tone generators, cable locators).
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and telecommunications records.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Security+ Certification
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands

The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time, and twist, bend and squat periodically.

Security Clearance Requirements

The candidate must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.