Telecommunications Installer – Level III

Pearce Services•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Telecommunications Equipment Installer – Level III provides detailed installation, removal, and maintenance of data center, telecom, and wireless equipment, including transmission, power, and fiber systems, with supervision. The role supports installation teams at customer locations across the country and involves work on a wide range of systems, including AC/DC power, low- and high-density fiber, inside-plant iron infrastructure, and supervisory/alarm systems. The installer is expected to work to Telco Standard TP76300, maintain clean and organized work areas, follow company and customer policies and safety requirements, and read and apply job and equipment specifications, installation documents, and schematics. Specific duties may change based on business and client needs. The position requires regional and U.S. travel without restrictions; international travel ability is a plus. Travel expenses are fully paid by the employer. The work may take place in raised-floor environments, small crawl spaces or shaftways, and telecom superstructures using ladders and lifts. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds vertically, stand, walk, climb ladders, and crawl in tight spaces. The base pay range is $28–$36 USD. Employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation. Pearce offers full-time employees health and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. Other listed offerings include medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, an HSA option, paid vacation, paid holidays, life insurance, professional development training, and role-related equipment such as a company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of installation experience, or a combination of experience and training as determined by company management.
Mastery of installation skills per Telco Standard TP76300 and the ability to perform Installer Level 3 or Level 2 duties with a high degree of competency and accuracy.
Comprehensive installation skills across a wide variety of equipment, installations, and systems.
Ability to physically place, remove, or modify working and non-working equipment.
Ability to identify, label, measure, terminate, and route AC/DC power and data cables.
Ability to understand and follow instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
Proficient laptop computer skills and experience with applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of tools necessary to complete advanced assignments and installations.
Valid driver’s license, ability to pass pre-employment background checks, and insurability.
Ability to comply with OSHA standards and company/customer safety requirements.
Ability to vertically lift 50 pounds and to stand, walk, climb ladders, and crawl in tight spaces.
Ability to travel throughout the home region and the U.S. without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AT&T Central Office installation practices.
DC power installation experience.
MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Valid passport.
Ability to travel internationally.
Road Warrior experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in installation teams at customer locations across the country.
Install, remove, and maintain data center, telecom, and wireless equipment, including transmission, power, and fiber systems, with supervision.
Perform advanced equipment installations across AC/DC power systems, low- and high-density fiber systems, inside-plant iron infrastructure, and supervisory/alarm systems.
Operate vehicles, hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and test equipment.
Place, remove, or modify working and non-working equipment, including cable trays or racking, data equipment cabinets and frames, servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls, BDFBs, and fuse panels.
Identify, label, measure, terminate, and physically route cables that supply AC or DC power or transmit data.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of on-site storage, staging, and work areas.
Follow company and customer policies, safety procedures, paperwork, and administrative requirements.
Read, understand, and apply job and equipment specifications, installation documents, and schematics.
Comply with OSHA standards and company/customer safety requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Life insurance.
401(k) with employer matching.
Paid time off, including paid vacation and paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development courses and training.
Flexible spending accounts.
HSA option.
Potential eligibility for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem.
Role-related company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment, as required.