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Switch Technician

Leader Communications Inc
Columbus, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Position Summary

Provides Base Telecommunications System (BTS) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) tasks in support of a base telephone (voice) switching system, Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP),

Individual must be able to attain and maintain a valid U.S. Government Public Trust security clearance.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supports inside and outside plant (ISP/OSP) tasks, to include troubleshooting, installation, modification, and removal of telecommunications systems and cabling; perform preventative maintenance tasks (e.g. inspections)
  • Assists Switch Technician in the DCO/RST on major cutovers, realignments, system upgrades, and VoIP.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor

Education & Experience Requirements

  • years qualified practical field experience
  • Outside and Inside Cable Plant experience
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
  • OSHA confined space / CISCO-IP-phones, TIA/EIA 568 Bldg Cable Standards, NEC - NFPA 70, 800 Articles,
  • Avaya experience a plus

Skill & Certification Requirements

  • Inside Plant/Outside Plant
  • VoIP Systems support
  • Confined space certification required.
  • Position requires sitting, standing, kneeling for long periods of time, lifting more than 50 lbs, climbing on ladders, and working in dirty and noisy areas. (Heavy Work)
  • Proficient in troubleshooting techniques.
  • Able to perform CPR and safety observer duties if necessary.
  • LCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/ Veterans/ Disabled





Leader Communications is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@lcibest.com

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