Central Office Technician

United Telecom Systems LLC is a privately owned telecommunications company built on years of experience with extensive knowledge in the telecom industry. UTS LLC, provides solutions for all your high demands projects including Small Cell, DAS, Tower Mods, Overlays and fiber backhaul systems. We exist to help our client exceed expectations in the telecommunications industry by meeting important deadlines and working with excellence at every job we take on.

Central Office Technician Level I-IV **JOB IS 100% TRAVEL**

SUMMARY: The Telecommunications Equipment Installer I is responsible for the installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment for a variety of carriers. This includes fiber, transport equipment and all critical infrastructures within a Central Office. This 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.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Overtime and Saturday may be required based on business need. Other duties may be assigned:

• Physically place, remove, or modify 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
• Identify, label, measure, and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces.
• Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
• Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested.
• Work and assist to complete tasks per direction and oversight of lead installer.
• 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.
• Adhere to, promote, and accept responsibility for compliance to Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, Industry Consensus Standards, and UTS Safety Program Manual.
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis.
• 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

• Able to communicate with customers on all aspects of the job throughout the duration on the job.
• Other duties as assigned by UTS Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• Previous experience required.

• 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
• 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

Work Environment:

• May be required to work in a raised floor environment.
• May be required to work in small crawl spaces and/or shaft ways.
• May be required to work in facility manholes.
• May be required to hand dig or trench outside.
• May be required to work on top of buildings.
• Must maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage, staging and work areas on-site.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Distinguish colors and fine print accurately

Benefits Include:

• 401(k)
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Accident/Critical Illness and Voluntary Life
• Group Life and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
  
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Programs with Incentives
• Paid Travel Time at Full Hourly Rate
• Daily Per Diem of $150
• Private Room When Traveling
• Overtime
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Preference Given to Candidates with the Following Telecommunications Certifications:

• First Aid / CPR / Bloodborne Pathogens
• OSHA 10 / OSHA 30
• RF Safety Awareness
• COE+Power Certification (Lumens/CenturyLink)