Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV

KGP Telecommunications•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV – Lead installs and maintains telecommunications equipment for a variety of carriers, including fiber, transport equipment, and critical infrastructure within central offices. The role provides service in customer technical spaces such as data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces. The lead may oversee less experienced installers and is responsible for successful installation project completion, customer communication, and coordination with Installation, Engineering, and Project Management teams. The position involves installing, modifying, and removing equipment and infrastructure; routing and terminating power, fiber, and copper cabling; installing power distribution units; testing and integrating equipment; resolving technical issues; interpreting technical documents; validating work quality; and completing job documentation. Overtime and Saturday work may be required based on business need. Travel is required. The work environment usually has moderate noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six 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 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.
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 of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to demonstrate personal power and leadership, self-awareness, enthusiasm and determination, industry awareness, exceptional organizational skills, and commitment to Circet USA values.
Willingness to travel.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance.
Reliable transportation and ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching, and regularly lifting 5–50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.
Ability to perform work requiring close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college degree preferred.
BICSI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, or modify working and non-working telecommunications equipment and supporting infrastructure.
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 ensuring proper cable management and minimal signal loss.
Set up and install power distribution units, ensuring 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 advanced testing, 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 operations paperwork, including expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, and daily job status reports as requested.
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.
Coordinate with Installation, Engineering, and Project Management personnel.
Follow applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and Circet USA safety programs; participate in job-site safety and hazard analysis.
Perform other duties as requested.
Travel to work locations as required.