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Central Office Installer

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Company Vehicle provided.

Per Diem and Travel Pay provided.

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.

Under minimal supervision, the Level IV installer will perform a wide variety of field activities ranging from intermediate to advanced system work including installing, maintaining and servicing telecommunication equipment for a variety of carriers. The Installer should possess a clear understanding of Central Office Installation / CO Installation and Quality Standards contained in AT&T TP-76300 /76400 / Telcorida GR-1275, AT&T TP76300 and/or Verizon IP72202 Iss 5-1 core standards. May oversee the work of less experienced installers.

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

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