Telecommunications Equipment Installer III
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Telecommunications Equipment Installer III (Lead) 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:
- 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.
- Making connections / terminations to BDFBs and fuse panels.
- Identify label measure terminate and physically route power cables to servers switches and other equipment adhering to electrical safety standards.
- 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
- Set up and install power distribution units (PDUs) ensuring redundancy and proper load balancing to prevent power issues.
- Conduct testing and document performance characteristics of hardware and software; determine efficiency reliability and compatibility with existing system.
- Conduct fiber light meter CAT5/6 and volt ohm meter testing to ensure proper levels continuity and termination points.
- 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.
SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhere to promote and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
Industry Consensus Standards
Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
- Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis
- High school diploma or equivalent required technical or college degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience or equivalent technical skills in central office equipment / data center installation
- Clear understanding of AT&T Telcordia and/or Verizon Quality Standards
- Knowledge and experience with telecommunications equipment including Dell HP Arista 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.
- BICSI certification is a plus
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 and 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 tendency for continuing education and self-improvement
- Exhibit enthusiasm and determination
- Exhibit industry awareness
- Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
- Exhibit the ability to live the Circet USA Values
TRAVEL
- Willing to travel
- Valid drivers 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is required to walk sit reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel or crouch talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift 5-50 lbs and occasionally lift over 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.