Level 4 Installer--Nationwide Travel

Level 4 Installers

Level 4 installers must have, or be able to obtain, Real ID or Passport for nationwide air travel.

Experience and Skills:

• Have a minimum of 3 years accumulated experience or equivalent as determined by the installation supplier's training process and demonstrated proficiency in the system being worked on, or hold a Certificate of Completion from a training facility providing an appropriate curriculum.
• Be capable of performing the same work operations/job activities as a Skill Level 3 installer without supervision or direction.
• Be capable of performing as the installation supplier's in-charge person.
• Be capable of performing additions, removals, and modifications on working equipment and circuits.
• Skill level 4 work operations/job activities may include circuit modifications, software additions or upgrades, power transition work, addition or removal of batteries, addition or removal of circuits on working power distribution sources, and equipment testing and turn-up.

Requirements:

• Must understand and know how to use Microsoft programs and applications on a PC and smart device.
• Must understand Ethernet and serial connection requirements and be able to establish PC to network elements communications using appropriate interface cable.
• Must have a smart phone with picture capabilities and the ability to place applications used for work.
• Must have a smart phone with "Mobile Hotspot" capabilities and the ability to establish smart phone to PC connections for the purpose of assisting with remote support via desktop sharing.
• Must be able to work alone and with others in a fast-paced schedule.
• Must be able to take direction and constructive criticism.
• Must be able to think freely and overcome complex issues.
• Ability to learn to run scripts and commands for test and turn-up of equipment.
• Must be able to learn company and customer programs for data collection.
• Must have the ability to fly and ability to travel 100% for 3 consecutive weeks or more with field breaks as the company needs allow.
• Must pass criminal and drug tests to gain access badging from the telco customer.
• Must be able to interface politely with the customer using proper work ethics and etiquette while working under pressure.
• Must have the ability and aptitude to meet customer start and stop working hours.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work in tight spaces.
• Must have their own telecom insulated hand tools.
• Must know how to use telecom test equipment tools including OTDR, fiber scope, volt ohm meter, BER test sets, cable test equipment, and visual fault locator.
• Understanding of proper cabling installation and protection techniques.
• Understanding industry standards for securing cables using waxed 9-cord and Velcro.
• Understanding of proper fiber types, ends, jumper/JPOI handling and protection.
• Understanding of proper fiber cleaning and scoping techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of DWDM, OME long haul, short haul, up to 100G circuits.
• Knowledge and understanding of transport protocols Ethernet and OTN.
• Knowledge and understanding of mounting equipment in customer central offices, colocation areas, huts, and outdoor enclosures.
• Ability to make and test Cat-5/6 cables straight and crossover.
• Ability to see understand the telecom color codes and wire wrap paired cable.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering documents, customer best practices, and manufacturer technical practices including scope of work, cable run lists, rack face view (RFV) drawing, signal flow diagram (SFD), circuit drawings, installation instructions, and method of procedures (MOP) (E-MOPs).
• Knowledge of AC and DC power including power bays, verifying and installing -48V and return leads while protecting live circuits, properly stripping and crimping DC power leads, crimping of lugs and H-Taps, ability to terminate power safely, use of electrical grease where required, use of double insulated torque wrench and screwdriver, able to work steadily in an enclosed power environment, and understanding of AC power and connections.
• Knowledge of Telcordia GR1275 industry installation standards.
• Telco equipment manufacturer and customer knowledge is a plus including Ciena, Cisco, Telecommunication, Comcast, Enterprise customers, GCN customers, etc.