Telecommunication Technician Level 3- Houston, TX

Telecommunication Technician Level 3 - Houston, TX

Base pay range: $30.00/hr - $34.00/hr

Position Summary: Alamon, Inc., a Montana‑based employee‑owned company since 1975, provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. There is no ceiling when it comes to your professional growth at Alamon.

Job Description:

• Lead and act as a lead in a Level 3 role.
• Work on the road for extended periods of time.
• Understand Central Office installation and Quality Standards contained in Telcordia GR‑1275, Lumen 77350 / 77385, ATT TP‑76300 / TP‑76400 and/or Verizon IP72202 ISS 5‑1 Core Standards.
• Read and interpret floor plans, rack drawings, and customer‑provided work orders.
• Plan and coordinate high‑risk activities including identifying equipment, cards, pluggable, fiber cables, and circuit IDs, and map out and run new fibers for integration, fiber rolls, and hot cuts.
• Extensive understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and ability to use a computer to interface with customer products.
• Safely handle and operate power tools including bandsaws, rotary tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, and hydraulic crimpers.
• Manage and maintain assigned tool inventories.
• Perform daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/weekly Toolbox Talk with team and document.
• Assist in the training and development of Level 1, 2 & 3 technicians assigned to team.
• Adhere to company safety policies and incident reporting procedures.
• Install relay racking, cable racking, fiber ducting, auxiliary framing, and other superstructure elements.
• Install and sew copper and fiber cables utilizing an array of connector types (RJ45, wire wrapping, BNC, LC/SC, etc.).
• Proficient in lacing/stitching/sewing central office wire.
• Install DC power rectification, batteries, fuse panels, and BDFB/BDCBB.
• Work effectively with customer supervisors, engineers, and technicians.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Communicate effectively, including written and verbal communication, with strong listening skills.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Pass the pre‑employment screening process, including background check, drug test, and motor vehicle records pull.
• Ability and mentality to work outdoors, in a physically demanding environment and all‑weather conditions, lifting or moving up to 50 lbs., and hiking over various terrain.
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license and a clean driving record with no DUI/DWIs within the past 5 years.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel locally, statewide, or regionally as required.
• Available to work nights and weekends as required by project demands.

Work Environment:

• Requires visiting Alamon customer site facilities nationwide; travel is required.
• Work in enterprise, educational, warehouse, and manufacturing settings.
• Indoor and outdoor work will be based on the scope of the contract.
• Possible exposure to dust, odors, gases, vapors, varying noise levels, and wet or slick surfaces.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with Company standards and governmental regulations.
• May work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and terrain; may work for long periods in hot, cold, wet, windy, or icy conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Physical strength, balance, hand‑eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at a time.
• Must be able to ride in a vehicle for extended periods of time to travel to and from job sites.
• Ability to work at different temperatures and through changing weather conditions.
• Traverse all areas of the jobsite, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, kneeling, or stretching.
• Ability to clearly distinguish colors, shades, and brightness when working with multi‑colored cablings such as twisted pair copper and fiber optic cable.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and use practical judgment while working through job assignments.
• Work at heights, handle ladders, along with pushing and pulling equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Extensive travel required.
• Lodging is provided while working and traveling for the Company.

Education and Experience:

• Trade school or…