HNM Systems
HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This opportunity offers the chance to work on a large-scale telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure project while gaining exposure beyond a traditional field technician role. You will work closely with experienced project leadership, developing both technical construction skills and project coordination experience. The position provides a clear pathway for professional growth by combining hands-on field work with exposure to scheduling, customer communication, documentation, and project execution. It is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys building infrastructure and wants to expand their long-term career opportunities within telecommunications construction.
Overview
Our customer is seeking a Construction Technician II to support commercial telecommunications and low-voltage construction projects in the Abilene, Texas market. This is a hands-on field position responsible for assisting with installation, construction activities, field coordination, customer interaction, project documentation, and site organization.
The successful candidate will work directly alongside project leadership while actively participating in construction work and developing broader project management and coordination skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on construction and low-voltage installation activities on active commercial job sites.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, layouts, and project documentation.
- Support installation of low-voltage infrastructure, including cable pathways, coaxial cable, CAT5/CAT6 cabling, fiber-optic systems, and related communications infrastructure.
- Safely operate construction hand tools and power tools.
- Coordinate daily field activities with project leadership.
- Assist with project documentation, status updates, emails, and field reporting.
- Communicate effectively with customers, general contractors, subcontractors, and other trades on job sites.
- Identify field issues, installation conflicts, or project concerns and communicate findings to project leadership.
- Maintain a professional presence when representing the project team.
- Follow OSHA standards, project-specific safety requirements, and established safe work practices.
- Maintain organized tools, equipment, materials, and work areas.
- Support occasional off-hours work when required by project or customer needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in commercial construction, telecommunications, low-voltage installation, electrical support, or a related field environment.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and project documentation.
- General low-voltage construction experience.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Experience using common construction hand tools and power tools.
- Comfortable working in active commercial construction environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with project managers, technicians, contractors, customers, and project stakeholders.
- Reliable, organized, and capable of working independently as well as within a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Low-voltage cabling and infrastructure
- Coaxial cable installation
- CAT5/CAT6 structured cabling
- Fiber-optic installation
- Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
- Fire alarm systems
- Security and access control systems
- Commercial construction environments
- Data center construction environments
Direct DAS experience is not required. Candidates with strong low-voltage or commercial construction backgrounds and the ability to learn system-specific requirements are encouraged to apply.
Tools & Field Environment
Candidates should be comfortable using equipment such as:
- Hand tools
- Impact drivers
- Drills
- Band saws
- Rotary/roto hammers
Work Environment / Additional Information
- Field-based position located in Abilene, TX.
- Work performed primarily on active commercial construction sites.
- Standard daytime construction schedule.
- Occasional night work may be required based on customer or project needs.
- Work may involve ladders, lifts, cable pathways, telecommunications rooms, and coordination with multiple trades.
- No regular travel anticipated for the current project.
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 30% for future projects is preferred.
Growth Opportunity
- This position is well suited for someone who enjoys working in the field but wants to develop broader project-management skills.
- The Construction Technician will work closely with an experienced Project Manager and receive exposure to field coordination, customer communication, scheduling, project documentation, trade coordination, and overall project execution.
- The goal is not to remove the individual from the field immediately, but to develop someone who understands both how the work gets built and how successful projects are managed.
EEO / Disclaimer (USA)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.
HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.
