Field Technician

Description

Our client is looking for a Field Technician to assist in their Columbia facilities. This role will support very central locations in the area with a team to support. This position is crucial to keep the infrastructure up for outages and customer needs.

As a Telecommunications Technician, you will apply your basic knowledge of all areas of telecommunications and perform maintenance on telecommunications equipment. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Installing and wiring routers/switches, coordinating for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Install and provision of transport equipment and ethernet services supporting MPLS network.
• Testing, deployment, and documentation supporting system upgrades, patches, and maintenance window activities.
• Respond to system and service outages as well as storm/disaster support.
• Participate in maintenance window cutovers and system grooms.
• Installation and wiring of routers/switches along with coordination with multiple groups for configuration and troubleshooting.
• Effectively identify and utilize the proper resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered in work assignments.

• Electrical/Electronic experience and SCADA knowledge are a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbia, SC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia, SC.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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