Plant Technician – Core Network​/Headend

Inside Plant Technician – Core Network / Headend Work

New York Metro (NYC / NJ / Long Island)

2nd Shift (3pm-11pm or 4pm-12am required)
Contract-to-Hire | Mileage Reimbursement

• Hands‑on experience working inside headends, hubs, or central offices
• Experience with carrier‑grade network equipment
• Ability to support live network migrations without impacting service
• Must be comfortable working 2nd shift to support migration windows

If you haven’t worked in a headend or hub environment, this won’t be a fit.

This role supports active core network and data center upgrades across the New York Metro area. You’ll be working in live service provider environments where uptime is critical, supporting equipment swaps, migrations, and installs inside Lightpath and similar hub locations.

This is hands‑on, production work – not entry‑level and not a general cabling role.

• Rack and install telecom and optical transport equipment in headends and COs
• Support network migrations and equipment swaps in live environments
• Follow MOPs to ensure clean execution and zero service impact
• Load configurations and assist with device turn‑up
• Perform fiber testing (optical power, path verification, etc.)
• Install and terminate DC power as needed
• Travel site‑to‑site across NYC, NJ, and Long Island

• Proven ISP / service provider experience in headend or hub environments
• Strong rack and stack experience with telecom and core network gear
• Fiber installation, dressing, and testing experience
• Experience working with DC power systems
• Ability to follow MOPs and support migration work
• Troubleshooting ability during installs and cutovers

Ciena (6500 preferred), Juniper, Cisco ASR, Adtran, Adva, or similar transport / optical platforms

• Work is primarily 2nd shift aligned to migration schedules
• Travel throughout NYC metro (Lightpath hubs and similar sites)
• Mileage reimbursed; company vehicle may be available
• Long‑term contract‑to‑hire tied to core network upgrade projects

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 – $38.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Jersey City, NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.