Central Office Installer IV - Adex Corporation

SUMMARY: The Central Office Installer IV 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 lead 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 include the following:

• Physically place, remove, or modify working and non-working equipment including the following:
o Cable trays and/or racking
o Data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls
o BDFBs and fuse panels
• Identify, label, measure, terminate and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces.
• Conduct testing and document performance characteristics of hardware and software; determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
• Perform test and turn-up along as well as other integration activities.
• 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.
• May oversee the work of less experienced installers; assume responsibility for the successful completion of installation projects.
• 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of central office equipment installation experience required
• Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Telecommunication Quality Standards
• 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.

TRAVEL
• Willing to travel.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations.