Senior Field Technician

PDS Tech Commercial

$62K — $104K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • Hands-on experience in telecom exchanges or datacenter environments.
  • Knowledge of DWDM & OTN transmission systems.
  • Strong understanding of fiber principles (attenuation, dispersion, signal loss).
  • Familiarity with DC/AC power systems.

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and maintain telecom equipment and infrastructure in real-world environments.
  • Conduct detailed Datacenter and PoP audits to ensure optimal performance.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and validation of optical fiber systems.
  • Execute key network performance tests like insertion loss, OTDR, and BER testing.
  • Collaborate with senior network engineers to configure and verify systems remotely.
  • Document work accurately and proactively communicate risks and statuses.
  • Support after-hours cutovers or migrations as needed for mission-critical work.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance and short-term disability options.
  • Voluntary benefits and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Commuter benefits.
  • 401K plan with flexibility in choosing coverage.
Full Job Description
Senior Field Technician

Miami, FL metro area| $30-$50/HR | Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm
What You'll Do

You'll be the trusted expert on the ground, ensuring networks are built with precision and perform at their peak.
Your day-to-day impact includes:
  • Installing, commissioning, and maintaining telecom equipment and infrastructure (fiber & copper) in real-world environments.
  • Conducting detailed Datacenter and PoP audits-equipment, ports, cabling, connectivity.
  • Performing advanced troubleshooting, fault isolation, and validation of optical fiber systems.
  • Executing insertion loss, OTDR, BER, and other key network performance tests.
  • Partnering with senior network engineers remotely to configure and verify deployed systems.
  • Documenting your work with accuracy, clarity, and accountability.
  • Ensuring safety and industry compliance at every site.
  • Providing timely status reports and communicating risks proactively.
  • Supporting after-hours cutovers or migrations when mission-critical work demands it.
Required Skills & Experience

You'll succeed here if you bring strong technical chops and a hands-on mindset:
  • Equipment & port auditing
  • Fiber & cable tracing
  • Fiber traffic identifier tests
  • Visual Fault Locator use
  • Rack & equipment installation (active + passive)
  • PDU installation
  • CATx & fiber cabling
  • DC & AC power termination
  • Copper cable terminations
  • Software updates & equipment configuration
  • Standalone equipment testing
  • Insertion loss, OTDR, and BER testing
  • Solid fault-finding abilities
  • Ability to compile clean, professional test reports

Vendor Experience that Stands Out

Ciena, Huawei, Nokia, Infinera, Lucent, Adva, Nortel systems.
Education & Additional Requirements
  • Degree or diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience in telecom exchanges or datacenter environments
  • Knowledge of DWDM & OTN transmission systems
  • Strong understanding of fiber principles (attenuation, dispersion, signal loss)
  • Familiarity with DC/AC power systems
  • Experience with OTDRs, power meters, multimeters, OSAs
Why You'll Love Working With Us

Joining PDS Tech Commercial means stepping into a culture that values technical mastery, innovation, and real impact. Here, your field expertise becomes a force for progress-enabling faster speeds, smarter cities, and more connected communities.

You'll enjoy:
  • Competitive pay ($30-$50/hr)
  • A stable Monday-Friday schedule (7am-4pm)
  • A forward-thinking, collaborative environment
  • Opportunities to grow your skills with cutting-edge tools and technologies

Your work won't just be another job-it will help power the digital world for generations.
Ready to Build Something Bigger? Apply Today.

Step into a role where your technical skills truly matter.
Apply now and help drive the future of telecommunications.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $51.72 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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