Lead Central Office Installer

Title:Lead Central Office Installer
Location: 100% Travel within the US
Duration: Contract to Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

Job Description:

• Typically, a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Level III Central Office Installer (*which means additional years of experience as a level I & II Central Office Installer.)
• Experience installing major OEM equipment such as Ciena (5430/6500), Juniper (MX480/960/2020), Cisco (NCS2000/4000/ ASR9010), Calix C7, GPON, Fujitsu Flashwave 9500, Coriant hiT 7300, Cisco ASR, etc.
• Familiar with AT&T TP-76300 /76400 / Telcordia GR1275 and Verizon IP72202 installation standards.
• Performing GR-1275 / TP76300 based Installation tasks, including but not limited to telco rack mounting, PDU installation, shelf mounting, grounding, cable connections, power lug crimping / connections, Cat6 runs and connections, fiber jumper installation, cleaning, scoping, recording results and power verification.
• Using test equipment for basic configuration (laptop - IP addressing & setup, Optical Power Meter, Fiberscope, Voltmeter, Cat 6 tester, etc.).
• Light Testing / configuration of the OEM equipment and run multiple cable types.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and customer facing skills.
• Proficient using various computer equipment such as laptops, tablets, etc. as well as knowledgeable with various software platforms.
• Must be willing and available to travel away from home for several weeks at a time (up to 75%).
• Shift work required on demand, ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities:

• Installation of Telco / MSO network equipment (OEM's will primarily be Cisco 8202, Ciena 6500 and Waveserver (WSAi/WS5) in a Comcast POP or Data Center environment. Locations may also include Huts, POP's, Repeater sites, etc. that are part of the end client's national or regional network.
• Job duties as follows:
• Performing GR-1275 / TP76300 based Installation tasks, including but not limited to telco rack mounting, superstructure modification as needed, PDU installation, shelf mounting, grounding, alarm and interbay cable connections, power lug crimping / connections, Cat6 runs and connections, fiber jumper installation, cleaning, scoping, recording results and power verification.
• Light Testing/configuration of the OEM equipment. Using test equipment for basic configuration (laptop - IP addressing & setup, Optical Power Meter, Fiberscope, Voltmeter, Cat 6 tester, etc.)
• Working remotely with OEM and/or carrier NOC teams for connectivity to system and handoff for more detailed network provisioning and configuration.
• 100% travel from jobsite to jobsite, including night shift work with periodic trips home for a break.
• Company paid per diem / flights / rental vehicles as needed.
• Primary field point of contact at the job site level for client's project manager, client's site contacts, material / tool needs, overseeing of any other techs on site to ensure client is represented professionally, and the job is completed correctly and on time.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Central Office Installation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Ciena, Juniper, Cisco, Fujitsu: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road