Central Office Technician

Allstates Consulting Services is looking for a Level 2/3 and a Level 4 DC Power Central Office Technician (CO Technician). These are immediate need positions. We are ready to interview quickly and hire quickly.


Current work is in the Portland Maine area and extending outward up to 200 miles at times. Must be willing and able to drive to the more remote locations. Some overnight stays possible, but on a very limited basis. Must have your own hand tools, fiberglass ladder(a plus, but not a priority) and reliable transportation. Day and night work possible.
Pay is in the $30 to $40 range. Final rate will be dependent on experience certifications, training and other job related conditions. We are open to people above this range if they have heavy DC Power experience.


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The technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of telecommunications equipment within Central Office (CO), headend, switching, and data center environments. This role supports fiber optic, transport, power, switching, and network infrastructure systems critical to telecommunications and broadband operations. Special emphasis on DC Power installations to include all power cabling, rack and BDFB installs.


The ideal candidate will have experience working in live telecom environments, performing equipment installations, running and dressing cable, terminating fiber and copper, testing circuits, and supporting network turn-up activities while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. Central offices house switching and fiber infrastructure critical to telecom networks.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, test, turn-up, and maintain telecommunications equipment within Central Office and network environments
• Install and secure equipment bays, racks, ladder rack, fiber trough, and cable management systems
• Run, dress, terminate, and label fiber optic and copper cabling
• Perform fiber testing including OTDR, power meter, and continuity testing
• Install and troubleshoot DC power systems, fuse panels, and grounding systems
• Support switch installations, transport equipment, routers, and network hardware integration
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation specifications
• Perform equipment migrations, upgrades, decommissions, and cutover activities
• Maintain proper documentation, test results, and closeout packages
• Work safely in live network environments while adhering to customer and OSHA safety requirements
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field teams to complete projects on schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of telecommunications- Central Office, Data center, NOC experience preferred
• Experience with DC Power installation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with telecom transport, switching, or data center environments
• Experience installing telecom equipment bays, racks, and cable management systems
• Ability to read telecom engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of DC power systems and grounding practices preferred
• Experience with Fujitsu, Nokia, Ciena, Cisco, Adtran, Calix, or similar telecom equipment is a plus
• Ability to use hand tools, test equipment, and fiber testing tools
• Strong troubleshooting and organizational skills
• Valid Driver's License required

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Fiber Optic Technician Certification
• CPR / First Aid
• DC Power Certification
• Manufacturer-specific telecom training

Working Conditions

• Work performed inside Central Offices, headends, data centers, and telecom facilities
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work nights, weekends, maintenance windows, and emergency schedules as needed
• Travel may be required depending on project location

Common Equipment & Systems

• Fiber Optic Systems
• DWDM / Transport Equipment
• Routers & Switches
• DC Power Plants
• Battery Backup Systems
• SONET / Ethernet / IP Transport
• Telecom Racks & Bay Installations

Benefits (employee contribution):

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Rate of pay within the stated range will depend on the qualification of the applicant.