Telecom Field Technician Cell Site

Telecommunication Field Technicians

Location: Ontario & Prince Edward Island (PEI) Canada
Pay Rate: 32-35$/hr T4
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 1 year
Work Environment: Field-based / Site-based
Travel: yes vehicle will be provided by the client
Position Type: Ground-Based Telecom Technician Non-Rigger

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Telecom Field Technicians to support wireless telecommunications infrastructure across Ontario and Prince Edward Island.This role is focused on ground-level work at telecommunications sites. The successful candidates will work primarily at the base of cell sites within equipment shelters cabinets compounds and ground-level telecom infrastructure.
Note: This is NOT a tower climbing or rigging position. Candidates will not be required to climb towers or perform tower rigging work.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience installing maintaining troubleshooting and upgrading telecom equipment and associated infrastructure at wireless sites.

• Perform hands-on field work at wireless/cellular telecommunications sites.

• Install maintain troubleshoot and replace ground-level telecom equipment.

• Work within equipment shelters huts cabinets compounds and site enclosures.

• Perform installation and maintenance of:

  • DC power systems

  • Rectifiers and power distribution equipment

  • Batteries and battery cabinets

  • Grounding and bonding systems

  • Fiber optic equipment and connections

  • Ethernet and telecom cabling

  • Transmission equipment

  • Base station/radio equipment located at ground level

  • Cabinets racks and associated telecom hardware

• Perform cable installation routing termination labeling and testing.

• Assist with equipment upgrades replacements expansions and site modernization.

• Perform site inspections and identify equipment cabling power or environmental issues.

• Troubleshoot telecom equipment and escalate issues when required.

• Read and interpret telecom drawings site documentation wiring diagrams and equipment layouts.

• Conduct basic testing and verification of installed equipment.

• Complete site documentation photos checklists and field reports.

• Follow all customer safety quality and site-access requirements.

• Coordinate with remote NOC/operations teams and other field technicians when troubleshooting site issues.

• Support scheduled maintenance and emergency/outage restoration activities.

• Travel to multiple telecom sites within the assigned territory.

• Previous experience working as a Telecom Field Technician Wireless Technician Cell Site Technician Telecom Installation Technician or similar role.

• Hands-on experience working at cellular/wireless telecommunications sites.

• Experience working at the ground/base of telecom sites rather than exclusively performing tower work.

• Knowledge of telecom equipment cabling DC power grounding and site infrastructure.

• Experience with fiber optic and/or copper cabling.

• Ability to troubleshoot telecom hardware and connectivity issues.

• Ability to read technical drawings site plans wiring diagrams and installation documentation.

• Familiarity with wireless network infrastructure and cell site environments.

• Comfortable working independently in the field and traveling between sites.

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow site-specific safety procedures.

• Experience supporting LTE/5G wireless networks.

• Experience with Ericsson Nokia Samsung or other wireless network equipment.

• Experience with DC power systems rectifiers batteries and power distribution.

• Fiber splicing or fiber testing experience.

• Experience with optical transmission equipment.

• Experience with RF equipment located at ground level.

• Experience with site acceptance testing and commissioning.

• Experience using telecom test equipment.

• Experience working with telecom construction/installation drawings.

• Previous experience supporting major Canadian telecom carriers or tower companies.

This position is NOT for Tower Riggers.
The technician will primarily work at the base of the cell site including:

• Equipment shelters/huts

• Ground-level cabinets

• Telecom compounds

• Battery/power systems

• Rectifiers

• Fiber and transmission equipment

• Grounding systems

• DC power distribution

• Ground-level radio/baseband equipment

• Cable installation and termination

• Site troubleshooting and maintenance