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# TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC

- **Company:** Department of the Army
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Modems, Hard Disk Drives, Networking Cables, Office Automation
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9084969/telecommunications-mechanic

## About the Role

MILITARY GRADES: E1 through E8, or WO1 through CW2

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Experience or training which demonstrates a basic knowledge of telephone equipment. Must have a knowledge of the principles of electricity and electronics, and be able to use test equipment, wiring diagrams, schematics and other specifications.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience running wire, installing molding, insulators, connectors and terminal boxes, and other protective and support items. Experience in the use of complex test equipment such as hand test sets, volt-ohmmeters, tone testers, etc. Experience in reading and understanding layout sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, building plans, etc.

**FWS POSITIONS ONLY**: Specialized Experience Requirements for NGB Federal Wage System Positions for claiming civilian job experience: Creditable experience must have been performed at least 30 consecutive days and be properly documented.
Experience in the same line of work can only be credited on the basis of a regular 40-hour workweek. Hours per week MUST be documented on resume to receive any credit., This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

## Description

* Installs complicated equipment such as key and single line telephone systems, private branch automatic exchanges, special tape recorder equipment, executive loudspeaker and amplifier conference telephones, fire and special alarm circuits, etc.
 * Installs and tests office automation systems and remote terminal equipment to include telephone lines, interior network cables, communications boards, controllers, printers, disk drives, modems and other peripheral devices.
 * Interprets work orders to determine tools, equipment, and materials required; and coordinates actions with users, test board and/or repairman, and other installers.
 * May oversee vendor Equipment Supply/Repair Technician and Line Installation/Repair Technician in accomplishing their assigned responsibilities.
 * Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

 * National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
 * This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
 * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
 * Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
 * Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
 * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
 * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
 * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
 * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
 * Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
 * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
 * Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
 * Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.


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