Central Office Technician III
About The Position
The Central Office Technician III performs advanced telecommunications provisioning, testing, circuit migration, and network infrastructure work in Central Office environments. The position supports major telecommunications carriers with installation, testing, troubleshooting, decommissioning, and inventory management, while adhering to carrier standards. The role includes copper, fiber, DSX-1, and DSX-3 cross-connect activities; SONET and WDM Layer 1 service configuration; OAM&P connectivity provisioning; equipment turn-up; remote provisioning support; node decommissioning; circuit verification and troubleshooting; and maintaining inventory and testing records. The position is based in Hawaii, with flexible work-from-home options available. Travel may be required up to 75%, and work may include nights, weekends, and varying shifts as required.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of Central Office technician experience.
- Knowledge of SONET.
- WDM experience.
- Experience with copper and fiber provisioning.
- Understanding of carrier documentation.
- Experience with major telecommunications carriers.
- Valid passport.
- Ability to obtain security clearance as required.
- May be subject to a background check and drug testing.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for extended periods; climb ladders; work in confined spaces and around energized DC power; differentiate cable colors; and bend, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, and push throughout the workday.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and varying shifts as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform copper, fiber, DSX-1, and DSX-3 cross-connect activities.
- Read and interpret Carrier Work Orders (CWOs), Circuit Layout Records (CLRs), and engineering documentation.
- Execute circuit disconnect, transfer, and migration activities.
- Verify circuit continuity and trace existing circuits.
- Configure SONET and WDM Layer 1 services.
- Provision OAM&P connectivity.
- Perform equipment turn-up and support remote provisioning.
- Execute node decommissioning activities.
- Update inventory databases and record provisioning changes.
- Complete testing documentation and submit daily reports.
- Verify circuit functionality, perform continuity testing, and validate customer acceptance requirements.
- Troubleshoot service issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
