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Central Office Technician (Travel)

TEKsystems
$25.00 - $37.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
Mar 21, 2026
Description This is a travel-based position Our client has a project to assist with site exit efforts. To start the engineering process, they need to conduct a thorough audit of the existing facilities. Duties will consist of conducting asset recovery and decommissioning of telecom hardware & equipment. Some of the work will involve lifts. The Telecom Technician - Central Office Decommissioning is responsible for the safe power-down, disconnection, cable mining, and removal of telecommunications equipment from live Central Office (CO) environments. This role requires strong DC power expertise, experience working in energized 48V environments, and the ability to follow engineered removal plans and carrier standards. The ideal candidate has experience in legacy telecom systems, including Nortel equipment, and understands proper decommissioning procedures to ensure network integrity and safety. Skills Telco Equipment Experience, Trouble Shoot, Equipment Auditing, Central Office, Technician, Routers, Switches, fiber optic network, telecommunication, Telco Cabinet, dwdm, sonet, muxe Top Skills Details Telco Equipment Experience,Trouble Shoot,Equipment Auditing,Central Office,Technician,Routers,Switches,fiber optic network,telecommunication Additional Skills & Qualifications Attention to detail Understanding what to do and not do in a CO. For overnight travel, $80 daily per diem, Expensed hotels. $0.72/mile for mileage. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Albuquerque, NM. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Albuquerque,NM. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2026. h4>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.