Telecom Central Office Travel Technician

Our client is searching for Central Office Telecommunications Technicians to decommission various locations. These locations could require travel for several months at a time depending on the site, which could be in different states throughout the country.

This project should take about one year.

Candidates must submit to a drug, background, and DMV test.

All candidates must have several years of experience working in central offices and hands on experience providing telecommunications support.

Duties:

• Secure and wipe data
• Dismantle and remove equipment
• Inventory assets
• Dispose of assets
• Remove furniture and junk
• Perform repairs
• Conduct a final walkthrough
• Return keys

Preferred background:

• Ability to log into telecommunications equipment like DWDM, SONET, Routers, Switches, MUXes.

• Fiber Optics experience. (Running jumpers, clean fiber)

• Experience with test equipment. (OTDRs, tests sets…)

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

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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

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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.