Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV

Circet USA•Columbus, OH

1d•$24 - $40

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 in central offices. The role provides high-quality 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, take responsibility for successful project completion, and serve as a customer contact on project status. The position includes installing and modifying equipment and supporting infrastructure; routing and terminating power, fiber optic, and copper cabling; setting up power distribution units; testing and integrating equipment; troubleshooting technical issues; interpreting specifications and drawings; validating work quality; and completing project documentation. Employees must follow applicable safety regulations and company safety programs and participate in job-site safety and hazard analysis. Travel is required. Overtime and Saturday work may be required based on business need.

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 of 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.
Mechanical aptitude, including use of basic power tools.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common-sense reasoning.
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 to work locations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting 5–50 pounds and occasionally lifting more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Technical or college degree.
BICSI certification.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, or modify telecommunications equipment and infrastructure.
Install superstructure components supporting 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.
Set up power distribution units (PDUs), 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 (MOPs).
Perform quality validation of work in progress and completed work.
Complete operational paperwork, including expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, and requested daily job status reports.
May oversee less experienced installers and take responsibility for successful installation project completion.
Act as a customer contact and communicate project status with customers and local supervisors.
Work with Installation, Engineering, Project Management, and other members of the organization.
Adhere to and promote applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and the Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program; participate in job-site safety and hazard analysis.
Perform other duties as requested.