Telecom Test Jobs in Wayne, NJ (NOW HIRING)

New York, NY | $40-52/HR | Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global telecommunications innovator that is transforming how people, businesses, and entire cities connect. As a Senior Field Technician, you won’t just install equipment—you’ll help shape the future of tomorrow’s gigabit networks.

This is your opportunity to take ownership in the field, work with the newest optical technologies, and play a vital role in deploying next-generation infrastructure across the region.

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.

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

• Equipment commissioning

• Wavelength adds & balancing

• Signal-to-noise ratio testing

• CD/PMD testing

• Use of OSA

• DWDM link/span build, test & commissioning

Ciena, Huawei, Nokia, Infinera, Lucent, Adva, Nortel systems.

• 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

• Strong documentation, communication, and troubleshooting abilities

• Independent, detail-oriented, and team-focused

• Valid driver’s license

• Willingness to travel as needed

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 ($45–$55/hr)

• A stable Monday–Friday schedule (7am–4pm)

• A forward-thinking, collaborative environment

• Opportunities to grow your skills with cutting-edge tools and technologies

• The chance to influence major network deployments across the region

Your work won’t just be another job—it will help power the digital world for generations.

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

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Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

Today, we continue to deliver exceptional services as a proud member of The Adecco Group (TAG) family, a leading global workforce solutions provider. What does this mean for you? We are united by a powerful mission: making the future work for everyone. We offer our local experience paired with global resources, bringing significant advantages to all our areas of expertise. From end-to-end digital recruitment to priority redeployment and beyond, we are committed to building a better world of work for all.