Central Office Installer- Telecom

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Lead various types of installation projects

·        Read and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)

·        Install Frame and rack builds

·        Run multiple cable types including coaxial, power, fiber, and network transmission; Use a 
variety of specific connectors and terminating procedures Lacing, stitching, sewing cables

·        Terminate DC power, rectifiers, PDUs, BDFB/BDCBBs, inverters, converters, raycaps and associated infrastructure used in telecommunications networks

·        Terminate cables using RJ45 connectors

·        Clean and scope fiber connectors, Document light levels and other readings with job specific testing equipment (ex: OTDR)

·        Install ironwork (ladder rack) cable paths, horizontal and vertical pathways for fiber optic cable management systems, and create a physical cable path for equipment and cable design

·        Tests and evaluates systems to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system

·        Complete detailed documents of work performed and provide daily status updates

·        Ability to serve as the installation in-charge person

Skills and Abilities Required:

·        Requires strong technical knowledge of current Network products with minimal training performed and recorded on Safety, Business Code of Conduct, Quality assurance and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

·        Formal “Basic Installation” training course is required (or equivalent on the job training)

·        Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation

·        Demonstrated knowledge of the phases of product installation

·        Familiar with AT&T TP-76300 /76400 / Telcordia GR1275 and Verizon IP72202 installation standards.

·        Experience with major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, CenturyLink, Sprint, SBC, T-Mobile, etc.

·        Experience installing major OEM equipment like Ciena (5430/6500), Juniper (MX480/960/2020), Cisco (NCS2000/4000/ ASR9010), Calix C7, GPON, Fujitsu Flashwave 9500, Coriant hiT 7300, Cisco ASR, etc.

·        Good written and verbal communication skills

·        Good customer facing skills

·        Proficient using various computer equipment such as laptops, tablets, etc. as well as knowledgeable with various software platforms

·        Ability to adapt to changing environments

·        Valid Drivers License

Travel/Shift Requirements:

·        Must be willing and available to travel away from home for several weeks at a time (up to 75%

·        Shift work required on demand

Physical Requirements:

·        Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

·        Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, and in confined spaces

·        Ability to work with/around electrical wires and/or ESD products

·        Ability to work remotely at construction or installation sites

·        Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, squat, climb, lift, pull and push

Education and Experience Required:

·        Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school or military school and 6 years of field service, or equivalent as determined by Installation Manager

·        Typically, a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Level III Installer

·        Central Office / CO Installer Experience 

·        Proficiency in the system (Network Elements 1, 2, 3, or 4) being worked on

·        Successful completion of the Level IV Skill Level test