Central Office Installer

Central Office Technician 
 
The Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV Foreman / Lead is responsible for leading  the installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment for a variety of carriers including AT&T and Verizon. This includes fiber, transport equipment and all critical infrastructures within various Central Office wireline centers.  This technician role will provide high-quality service in customer technical spaces including data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, Central Office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Overtime and weekend work may be required based on customer needs.
• Physically place, remove, or modify working and non-working equipment including the following:
  • Cable trays and/or racking.
  • Data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls.
  • BDFBs and fuse panels.
• Identify, label, measure, terminate and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces.
• Conduct testing and document performance characteristics of hardware and software; determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
• Perform advanced test and turn-up as well as other integration activities.
• Resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise.
• Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
• Perform quality validation on in-process and completed work.
• Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested.
• May oversee the work of less experienced installers; assume responsibility for the successful completion of installation projects.
• Act as a customer contact; interface with customers and local supervisors regarding project status
• Interact with all members of the organization including Installation, Engineering, Project Management
• Perform other duties as requested.  Additional duties may be assigned

This is a direct-hire opportunity. You will be assisting in the Northern California Bay Area area Central offices. Travel for this role will be about 30% of the time in the bay area. Excellent work environment, great culture and job longevity! Excellent work environment, great culture and job longevity!
 
REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3+ years of Central Office equipment installation experience (ISP).
• Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon Quality Standards.
• Knowledge and experience with transport equipment including Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia, etc.
• Background in fiber optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices
• Proficient use of Microsoft programs, IOS and/or Android applications.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
• Good mechanical aptitude including usage of basic power tools.
• Strong organization as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred.
•  Someone who worked for AT&T, Verizon, Telamon or Mastec  

Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorships are not available.