Telecommunication Technician Level 1 and Level 2 - Carrollton, TX

Alamon•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Alamon, Inc. is seeking Level 1 and Level 2 Telecommunication Technicians for its Network Services division. Technicians install, upgrade, decommission, and maintain telecommunications infrastructure in critical environments such as central offices and data centers. The position is full-time and requires extensive travel; lodging is provided while working and traveling for the company. Transportation is also provided while traveling. Level 1 technicians learn the trade, assist experienced technicians, and develop core technical skills. Initial training is local, with travel beginning after 30 days. Level 2 technicians perform complex installations, power plant work, and cabling terminations with limited supervision; interpret engineering documentation and Methods of Procedure (MOPs); and assist junior technicians onsite. Alamon is an employee-owned company founded in 1975 that provides installation services to the utilities, energy, and communications industries nationwide. The company describes its work environment as offering hands-on training and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel.
Pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle records pull.
Proficiency with a laptop and Microsoft Office applications, including email, Excel, and Word.
Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Strong network configuration and installation background.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to safely operate power tools, including bandsaws, rotary tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, and hydraulic crimpers.
Understanding of and adherence to company safety policies and incident reporting procedures.
For Level 1: Mechanical aptitude, comfort handling tools, and willingness to learn structured cabling and network infrastructure.
For Level 2: Typically 1–3+ years of direct field experience in telecom infrastructure, such as central offices, enterprise data centers, or carrier networks.
For Level 2: Demonstrated ability to read MOPs, install DC power systems, and dress structured cabling with limited direction.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; climb ladders; bend, crawl, and kneel; work at heights; and ride in vehicles for extended travel periods.
Ability to clearly distinguish cable color codes.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school training or apprenticeship.
For Level 1, prior networking, electrical, or trade school experience.

Responsibilities

Install and secure equipment racks, cabinets, ladder racks, and cable tray systems.
Route, dress, label, secure, and terminate fiber-optic and twisted-pair copper telecommunications wiring.
Safely operate hand and power tools, including bandsaws, rotary tools, cable cutters, hammer drills, and hydraulic crimpers.
Read and follow engineering packages, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and site documentation.
Maintain clean, organized workspaces and follow customer security and safety regulations.
Complete daily field logs, time reporting, photo documentation, and quality checklists using a company laptop.
For Level 1: Work alongside experienced technicians and field leads to learn central office and data center standards.
For Level 1: Assist with staging materials, receiving freight, and verifying site conditions against documentation.
For Level 1: Assist with routing DC power wiring, batteries, and basic grounding under active supervision.
For Level 2: Independently execute installation assignments according to engineering and customer quality standards.
For Level 2: Install and wire DC power plants, rectifiers, distribution panels, grounding and bonding arrays, and battery strings.
For Level 2: Perform fiber-optic connectorization, cable dressing, continuity tests, and basic troubleshooting with test meters.
For Level 2: Identify differences between site conditions and engineering drawings and raise proposed solutions to leadership.
For Level 2: Mentor and provide task-level direction to Level 1 Technicians at project sites.