DC Power Installation Technician

Help Wanted: DC Power Installation Technicians – Central Office Projects

We are hiring DC Power Technicians to support large-scale Central Office (CO) infrastructure upgrades and installations. If you specialize in –48V DC power systems, battery plants, BDFB installations, and grounding, this is your opportunity to work on high-impact telecommunications projects across [region].

Position: DC Power Installation Technician – Central Office Location: West Region– Travel Required Employment Type: Full Time and Unit Based Pay Range: $25-$35 p/h based on skill set, Unit-based opportunities are also available.

Core Responsibilities:

• Install, route, and terminate DC power cabling (–48V) from primary sources to distribution points and network elements.
• Build and install Battery Distribution Fuse Bays (BDFBs), fuse panels, rectifier systems, and battery strings in accordance with Telcordia GR-295 and GR-1089 standards.
• Perform lugs, crimping, torquing, and termination of 10 AWG to 750 MCM cables using industry-grade hydraulic tools.
• Complete load balancing, polarity checks, and circuit labeling.
• Perform grounding and bonding to central office standards (e.g., grounding bars, halo systems, busbars).
• Conduct power-up procedures, test load capacity, verify voltage thresholds, and ensure alarm connectivity.
• Read and interpret engineering prints, build sheets, and customer specifications for power deployment.
• Follow strict safety protocols and ensure all work meets NEBS and customer standards.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience with central office or data center DC power systems.
• Familiar with battery maintenance, load testing, and commissioning of new power systems.
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, or confined spaces and perform cable pulls in overhead/underfloor environments and stack/unstack batteries.
• Must be proficient with tools to include hydraulic crimpers, cutters, torque wrenches, multimeters, and load testers.

• Comfortable working around live DC power and following lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Clean driving record and ability to travel to job sites.
• Multiple overnight travel is required. Per Diem and other travel benefits are provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with equipment from vendors such as Vertiv, Eltek, Alpha, and OmniOn Power.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification, First Aid/CPR, or NFPA-70E training.
• Familiarity with telco standards from major carriers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, Lumen).
• Previous work in live central office environments without service interruption.

We Offer:

• Long-term project stability with top-tier telecom clients
• Advancement opportunities into Lead Tech and Field Supervisor roles
• A strong safety culture and supportive, knowledgeable team

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