SCA Telecommunications Mechanic I

Overview Telecommunications Mechanic I (ALTSO&M-2025-23733): Bowhead seeks a Telecommunications Mechanic I candidate with knowledge, skills, and experience to support the inside/outside cable plant infrastructure including new installations, troubleshooting, upgrades and maintenance to ensure telecommunications are fully operational.

Responsibilities The Telecommunications Mechanic performs a variety of inside and/or outside plant tasks and responsibilities.

Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Job duties will include but are not limited to: * Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.

* Documents network by labeling equipment and cables.

* Maintains, installs, de-installs, moves, removes, and test copper, coaxial, and fiber optic cable.

* Installs communication closet equipment such as racks, cable trays, conduit, and cables.

* Inspects and performances routine maintenance in manholes, such as draining water.

Assists with repair, securing, and replacement of all cable-related defects within manholes.

* Inspects telephone poles, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.

Reports deficiencies and makes repairs as necessary or escalates as needed.

* Following industry standards and in coordination with the Government and other technicians, maintains voice and data networks by running, pulling, and terminating cables; installing telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm and building ironwork and ladder racks, establishing connections and integrations.

* Maintains customer rapport by listening to and resolving concerns and answering questions.

* Maintains safe work environment and conditions by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.

* Performs other duties as assigned to support contract requirements.

* Provides on-the-job training and guidance, as needed, to Install & Repair Technicians Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

* Minimum of one year experience performing equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance for structured cabling systems * Experience splicing aerial cable from bucket lift, aerial lift and/or other hoist mechanism is a plus.

* Preference given to candidate with one or more years' experience installing, splicing and servicing Cat 5, 5e, 6 and fiber optics.

* Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint * Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts * Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team * Must be fluent in English and able to read, write and follow instructions (including diagrams, flow charts and pictures). Physical Demands: * Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds * Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time * Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Public Trust level.

US Citizenship is a requirement for Public Trust clearance at this location.

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