Central Office Installer Apprentice I

KGP Telecommunications•Chicago, IL

12d•$22 - $32

About The Position

SUMMARY: The Central Office Installer Apprentice I installs, sets up, rearranges, or removes switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headend. They service or repair telephone, cable television, internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property; and install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred.
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.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Exhibit personal power and leadership
Exhibit self-awareness
Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement
Exhibit enthusiasm and determination
Exhibit industry awareness
Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
Exhibit the ability to live the Circet USA Values
Willing to travel
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance
Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations

Responsibilities

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 personal responsibility for compliance to: Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations Industry Consensus Standards Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis