Telecommunications Equipment Installer III
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician, General Labor
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Telecommunication Equipment Installer II is responsible for the installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment for a variety of carriers. This includes fiber, transport equipment and all critical infrastructures within a central office. This role will provide high-quality service in customer technical spaces including data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Physically place, remove, or modify non-working equipment including the following:
- Install superstructure components in support of cabling systems such as auxiliary bars, threaded rods, cable racking, cable trays, wire basket systems, etc...
- Cutting, filing, drilling, modifying infrastructure components and working with various tools such as bandsaw, hammer drill, jigsaw, ratchet/sockets, etc...
- Installation of data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls.
- Identify, label, measure, terminate and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces.
- Identify, label, measure, terminate and physically route fiber optic and copper cables for high-speed data transmission, ensuring precise cable management and minimal signal loss.
- Resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise.
- Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs).
- Perform quality validation on in-process and completed work.
- Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested.
- Work independently to complete tasks per direction of lead installer.
- Perform basic cable testing; fiber & copper continuity, etc...
- Act as a customer contact; interface with customers and local supervisors regarding project status.
- Interact with all members of the organization including Installation, Engineering, Project Management.
- Perform other duties as requested.
SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
- Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
- Industry Consensus Standards
- Company Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
- Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis
- High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred.
- Two years of central office equipment installation experience preferred.
- Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon Quality Standards
- Basic knowledge and experience with transport equipment including Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia, etc.
- Background in fiber optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices
- Proficient use of Microsoft programs, IOS and/or Android applications
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
- Good mechanical aptitude including usage of basic power tools.
- Strong organization as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply & divide in all units of measure.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Exhibit personal power and leadership
- Exhibit self-awareness
- Exhibit a…
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