Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV

Job Title

Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV Lead

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV 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 and responsibilities include the following: Overtime and Saturday may be required based on business need. Other duties may be assigned:

• 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 advanced test and turn-up 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 and responsibilities:

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:
• Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
• Industry Consensus Standards
• Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

Qualifications

Qualification requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred.
• Minimum of six 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:

• 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

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

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.