Telecom Decommissioning Technician - Riverside, California

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys to locate and verify telecommunications equipment scheduled for decommissioning.
• Identify equipment using Telecommunications Identifiers (TIDs) and client decommissioning software.
• Verify equipment status prior to any decommissioning activity.
• Measure and document DC/AC power readings using clamp meters.
• Verify fiber activity using non-intrusive fiber clamp meters.
• Document equipment location, fuse positions, cable routing, power readings, fiber status, and field observations.
• Communicate with network operations whenever equipment status is unclear or appears active.
• Perform authorized equipment power-down procedures.
• Disconnect fiber, power, and Ethernet connections following successful decommissioning.
• Apply required decommission labels and capture photographic documentation.
• Coil and secure removed cabling in accordance with project standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation throughout all phases of work.
• Follow all customer safety, security, and operational procedures.
• Protect network integrity by following established procedures and stopping work whenever uncertainty exists.

Requirements

• Telecommunications equipment identification
• Central Office (CO) experience
• Carrier hotel and colocation facility experience
• Transport network infrastructure
• Fiber Distribution Frames (FDF) and Fiber Distribution Panels (FDP)
• AC/DC clamp meter operation
• Non-intrusive fiber clamp meter operation
• Basic telecommunications test equipment
• Equipment verification
• Power measurement and documentation
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting
• Professional customer communication
• Ability to work independently

Skills

• Telecommunications decommissioning
• Carrier network operations
• Legacy transport infrastructure
• Fiber testing and labeling
• Live network maintenance environments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training in Telecommunications or equivalent field
• Experience working within live carrier telecommunications environments preferred

Benefits

• Earn a competitive salary that reflects your experience and dedication in an innovative workplace
• Continuous learning and career development through the Track for Talent development program
• Opportunities to progress in technical, business, and emotional areas
• Collaborate with supportive colleagues in a professional and welcoming environment
• Community involvement, sponsoring fundraisers, teams, and causes close to our hearts
• Recognition and celebration of achievements