Senior Field Technician

Power the future of connectivity. Build the networks that move the world. PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global telecommunications innovator transforming how people, businesses, and cities connect.

What You’ll Do

• Install, commission, and maintain telecom equipment and infrastructure (fiber & copper) in real-world environments.
• Conduct detailed Datacenter and PoP audits—equipment, ports, cabling, connectivity.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and validation of optical fiber systems.
• Execute insertion loss, OTDR, BER, and other key network performance tests.
• Partner with senior network engineers remotely to configure and verify deployed systems.
• Document your work with accuracy, clarity, and accountability.
• Ensure safety and industry compliance at every site.
• Provide timely status reports and communicate risks proactively.
• Support after-hours cutovers or migrations when mission-critical work demands it.

Required Skills & Experience

• Equipment & port auditing
• Fiber & cable tracing
• Fiber traffic identifier tests
• Visual Fault Locator use
• Rack & equipment installation (active + passive)
• PDU installation
• CATx & fiber cabling
• DC & AC power termination
• Copper cable terminations
• Software updates & equipment configuration
• Standalone equipment testing
• Insertion loss, OTDR, and BER testing
• Solid fault-finding abilities
• Ability to compile clean, professional test reports
• Degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience in telecom exchanges or datacenter environments
• Knowledge of DWDM & OTN transmission systems
• Strong understanding of fiber principles (attenuation, dispersion, signal loss)
• Familiarity with DC/AC power systems
• Experience with OTDRs, power meters, multimeters, OSAs
• Strong documentation, communication, and troubleshooting abilities
• Independent, detail-oriented, and team-focused
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred Skills

• Equipment commissioning
• Wavelength adds & balancing
• Signal-to-noise ratio testing
• CD/PMD testing
• Use of OSA
• DWDM link/span build, test & commissioning
• Vendor experience with Ciena, Huawei, Nokia, Infinera, Lucent, Adva, Nortel systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid sick leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay where applicable

Pay

$40.00 to $51.72 per hour

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm