Field Technician

TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group

Charleston, SC

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$40–$45 Per Hour

SKILLS

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Services, Business Transformation, Candidate Screening, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ethernet, Fortune 500 Customers, Genetics, Hospital, Identify Issues, Local Area Network (LAN), MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Routers, Network Support, Network Switching, On Call, On Site Support, Operational Support, Power Plant, Process Improvement, Reimbursement, Software Patches, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Writing, Telecommunications, Test Equipment, Testing, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless LAN

LOCATION

Charleston, SC

POSTED

3 days ago

Telecommunications Field Technician - Columbia, SC
Overview
A leading energy infrastructure organization is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Field Technician to support operations across the Charleston, SC region. This role is essential to maintaining and improving critical network, transport, and power systems that support outage response, service continuity, and regional reliability.
This is a long-term, stable contract for professionals who want hands-on experience with advanced telecom systems, fiber, transport networks, and field operations.

Top Required Skills

Working knowledge of fiber circuits, MPLS, and other LAN/WAN data transport circuits.
Skilled in fiber termination, cable installation, and troubleshooting for a variety of cabling types.
Understanding of fiber terminations, data circuits, and 48V/135V DC power plant systems.
Experience with DC power plants, LAN and wireless testing, fiber optic test equipment, and multiple cabling technologies.
Familiarity with cable identification, cable termination, and Channel Banks.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Electrical or electronic systems experience.
SCADA experience.
Strong professional communication skills, including technical writing.

Position Responsibilities
As a Telecommunications Field Technician, you will support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade activities across multiple telecommunication platforms. Responsibilities include:

Installing and wiring routers and switches, including coordination for configuration and troubleshooting across multiple teams.
Installing and provisioning transport equipment and Ethernet services supporting MPLS networks.
Conducting testing, deployment, and documentation activities associated with system upgrades, patching, and scheduled maintenance windows.
Responding to system and service outages, including emergency, storm, and disaster support.
Participating in maintenance window cutovers, system grooming, and infrastructure modernization efforts.
Using proper tools, resources, and cross-team collaboration to develop solutions and approach complex field challenges methodically.

Work Environment

Five days onsite.
Travel within approximately a 45-minute radius of the Charleston-area base location.
Initial fieldwork paired with a fulltime technician using a company vehicle. After training, personal vehicle use is required, with mileage reimbursement provided.
On-call rotation every other month for a two-week period to support emergency events.

Employee Value Proposition

Long-term, stable contract role.
Hands-on technical experience across advanced fiber, networking, and power systems.
Strong team structure and consistent field exposure.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group

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