Installer III

Installer III

3-6 month contract $25+ per hour Travel is expected to be 50–75%, including overnight stays of one to two weeks.

The Installer III is an experienced professional who independently performs a wide range of field activities in telecommunications equipment installation, maintenance, and service. This role handles moderately complex products and problems and may guide less experienced installers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and uses established safety practices.
• Properly use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Install, configure, and integrate telecommunication equipment such as switches, routers, fiber optics, and power systems in central office environments.
• Mount racks, frames, and shelves, ensuring all equipment is securely and correctly installed.
• Perform cable installation, termination, labeling, and lacing, adhering to industry standards.
• Properly test and troubleshoot fiber/copper installations.
• Conduct diagnostic tests on systems and equipment using tools like OTDRs, power meters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Perform routine maintenance on central office equipment, including cleaning, updating firmware, and replacing worn components.
• Upgrade existing systems by integrating new hardware or software as required.
• Performs in-process and final quality inspections.
• Medium Priority (Planning, Documentation, and Leadership)
• Interpret the job plan and scope of work, as well as perform retrofits and upgrades for existing infrastructure.
• Successfully interpret drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Reads and stays current on installation documentation.
• Prepares Methods of Procedure (MOP).
• Writes Job Information Memorandums (JIMs).
• Resolves job specification and/or drawing problems.
• Marks/corrects office record drawings.
• Analysis of job specifications and drawings.
• Discuss media selection and implications for implementation on the network.
• Make recommendations based on applicable codes, standards, and best practices.
• Lower Priority (Material Management, Coordination, and General Responsibilities)
• Maintains quality awareness and implements quality control processes.
• Inventories all job-related material.
• Provides work assignments to Level 1 and 2 Installers.
• May perform the duties of a Level III or Level IV Installer when directly supervised by properly qualified personnel.
• Performs as the Installation in-charge person on Common Systems jobs as needed.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other team members to align on installation plans and schedules.
• Accurately document installation, testing, and maintenance activities, including as-built drawings and change logs.
• Addition or removal of non-powered equipment/hardware.
• Addition or removal of wiring and connections (on non-working equipment only and switchboard cable only).
• May provide guidance and training to less experienced Installers as requested or required.
• Lead verification/continuity testing.
• Conducts work assignments, communicates, dresses, and assists customers in a professional manner.

Managerial Responsibility

• No direct reports but may provide guidance and oversight to less experienced installers on jobs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and may be required to lift as much as 100lbs on occasion.
• Ability to work on ladders and in confined spaces.
• Work with and around electrical wires and ESD products in a safe manner.
• Ability to work onsite in central offices, construction, or installation sites.
• Requires fine motor skills and manual dexterity for gripping tools and assembling small components.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, squat, lift, crawl, push, and pull.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in installing cables, racks, power systems, and grounding systems.
• Ability to perform equipment rack mounting, cable lacing, and termination.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the installation process.
• Read, interpret, and understand technical drawings and documentation.
• Familiar with industry standards (AT&T TP-76300 /76409 / Telcordia GR1275 and Verizon IP72202).
• Complete "Basic Installation" training course is required or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Successful completion of Safety, Business Code of Conduct, Quality Assurance, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail by executing installations accurately and ensuring full compliance with industry standards.
• Medium Priority (Knowledge, Leadership & Efficiency)
• Possess a good understanding of the phases of the installation process.
• Advanced knowledge of current Network products.
• Ability to lead and direct less experienced team members to complete projects.
• Efficiently manage time to meet project deadlines.
• Aptitude and interest in technology with the ability to grasp and apply technical concepts.
• Proficiency operating computers, tablets, and MS Office software.
• Lower Priority (Administrative, Communication & Coordination)
• Ability to effectively…