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NextGen

Telecom Fiber Technician

Charleston, SC · On-site

Install, program, test, and service telecom, structured cabling, fire alarm, security, CCTV, and nurse call systems * Pull, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling (all standard types) * Perform ...

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As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for telecom test in Charleston, SC is $23.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.89 and $26.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Telecom Test vs Network Technician?

AspectTelecom TestNetwork Technician
CertificationsTelecom certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA)Network certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA)
Work EnvironmentField sites, telecom infrastructure, cell towersData centers, network closets, client sites
Industry UsageTelecom service providers, infrastructure companiesIT service providers, telecom companies

Both Telecom Test and Network Technicians require similar certifications and often work in overlapping environments. However, Telecom Test specialists focus more on testing telecom infrastructure and ensuring network quality, while Network Technicians handle broader network setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Telecom Test job openings in Charleston, SC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 25% Full Time, 57% Part Time, 14% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,307 per year, or $23.7 per hour.
Telecom Fiber Technician

Telecom Fiber Technician

Next Gen Technologies Inc

North Charleston, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 hours ago

Job description

Telecom Technician, Commercial, Charleston, SC
Take-home company truck once you're cleared. We pay for continuing education, including NICET, certifications, and exam fees, plus performance and certification bonuses. Charleston-based, commercial only.
NextGen Technologies, Inc. is a fast-growing subcontractor in fire protection and low-voltage systems, proudly serving the Southeast for over 20 years under the same ownership. We work hard, we train harder, and we promote from within. We're hiring an experienced Telecom Technician to join our Charleston crew: structured cabling, telecom, fire alarm, security, CCTV, and nurse call. If you've been pulling and terminating on commercial jobsites, we want to talk.
What you'll do
  • Install, program, test, and service telecom, structured cabling, fire alarm, security, CCTV, and nurse call systems
  • Pull, terminate, and test low-voltage cabling (all standard types)
  • Perform inspections and troubleshoot system issues to ensure full code compliance
  • Upgrade system components and perform scheduled maintenance
  • Run service calls and respond to after-hours emergencies
  • Instruct customers on system use and basic maintenance
  • Complete accurate service reports and job documentation
  • Travel to customer sites and stay until the work is complete, including overtime when required

What we need
  • 3+ years hands-on commercial low-voltage/telecom experience
  • Working knowledge of fire safety codes and regulations
  • NICET I preferred. Not required. We'll pay for you to get it.
  • Valid SC driver's license and clean MVR
  • Comfortable lifting up to 100 lbs, working above 10 feet, and working in confined areas
  • Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand for long periods, and to lift, crouch, reach, push, and pull. Able to work in extreme heat and cold and around loud noise.

What you get
  • Pay based on experience
  • Company vehicle, take-home once cleared to run calls independently
  • Paid continuing education, including NICET, certifications, and exam fees
  • Performance and certification bonuses
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Boot allowance after 1 year
  • Paid training on new platforms

Who we are Charleston, SC. Commercial only. Career growth and leadership opportunities, NICET support, small team culture with zero corporate red tape. Steady work, fair pay, no micromanaging.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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