Telecommunications Equipment Installer III

Circet USA•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Telecommunications Equipment Installer III (Lead) installs and maintains telecommunications equipment for various carriers, including fiber, transport equipment, and critical infrastructure in central offices. The role provides technical services in customer spaces such as data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces. The lead installer may oversee less experienced installers and is responsible for successful completion of installation projects. The work includes placing, removing, or modifying equipment and cabling infrastructure; installing cabinets, frames, servers, network equipment, and power distribution units; making power and cable connections; testing and documenting hardware and software performance; troubleshooting issues; and performing test, turn-up, and integration activities. The position also involves interpreting technical specifications and drawings, validating work quality, completing operational paperwork, and communicating project status to customers and supervisors. The employee must follow applicable safety regulations and company safety procedures, participate in job-site safety and hazard analysis, and be willing to travel. The work environment typically has moderate noise. The role has regular physical demands, including standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and regularly lifting 5–50 pounds, with occasional lifting of more than 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience or equivalent technical skills in central office equipment or data center installation.
Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon quality standards.
Knowledge and experience with telecommunications equipment, including equipment from Dell, HP, Arista, Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, and Nokia.
Background in fiber-optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft programs and iOS and/or Android applications.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
Good mechanical aptitude, including use of basic power tools.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply common-sense reasoning to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to exhibit personal leadership, self-awareness, enthusiasm, determination, industry awareness, organizational skills, commitment to continuing education and self-improvement, and alignment with Circet USA values.
Willingness to travel.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of insurance.
Reliable transportation and ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment.
Ability to perform the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Regularly stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, talk, and hear.
Regularly lift 5–50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.
Required close, color, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college degree.
BICSI certification.

Responsibilities

Place, remove, or modify working and non-working telecommunications equipment.
Install superstructure components for cabling systems, including auxiliary bars, threaded rods, cable racking, cable trays, and wire basket systems.
Cut, file, drill, and modify infrastructure components using tools such as bandsaws, hammer drills, jigsaws, and ratchets or sockets.
Install data equipment cabinets and frames, servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, and firewalls.
Make connections and terminations to BDFBs and fuse panels.
Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route power cables to equipment in accordance with electrical safety standards.
Identify, label, measure, terminate, and route fiber-optic and copper cables while maintaining cable management and minimizing signal loss.
Install power distribution units and ensure redundancy and appropriate load balancing.
Test and document hardware and software performance, including efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing systems.
Conduct fiber light meter, CAT5/6, and volt-ohm meter testing to verify levels, continuity, and termination points.
Perform test and turn-up and other integration activities.
Resolve equipment and technical issues.
Read and interpret specifications, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and methods of procedure.
Perform quality validation on work in progress and completed work.
Complete operational paperwork, including expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, and requested daily status reports.
Oversee less experienced installers as needed and take responsibility for successful installation project completion.
Serve as a customer contact and communicate project status with customers and local supervisors.
Work with Installation, Engineering, and Project Management personnel.
Follow and promote applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and Circet USA safety procedures, and participate in job-site safety and hazard analysis.
Perform other duties as requested.