Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead various types of installation projects
• Read and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
• Install Frame and rack builds
• Run multiple cable types including coaxial, power, fiber, and network transmission; Use a

variety of specific connectors and terminating procedures Lacing, stitching, sewing cables

• Terminate DC power, rectifiers, PDUs, BDFB/BDCBBs, inverters, converters, raycaps and associated infrastructure used in telecommunications networks
• Terminate cables using RJ45 connectors
• Clean and scope fiber connectors, Document light levels and other readings with job specific testing equipment (ex: OTDR)
• Install ironwork (ladder rack) cable paths, horizontal and vertical pathways for fiber optic cable management systems, and create a physical cable path for equipment and cable design
• Tests and evaluates systems to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system
• Complete detailed documents of work performed and provide daily status updates
• Ability to serve as the installation in-charge person

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Requires strong technical knowledge of current Network products with minimal training performed and recorded on Safety, Business Code of Conduct, Quality assurance and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
• Formal “Basic Installation” training course is required (or equivalent on the job training)
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation
• Demonstrated knowledge of the phases of product installation
• Familiar with AT&T TP-76300 /76400 / Telcordia GR1275 and Verizon IP72202 installation standards.
• Experience with major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, CenturyLink, Sprint, SBC, T-Mobile, etc.
• Experience installing major OEM equipment like Ciena (5430/6500), Juniper (MX480/960/2020), Cisco (NCS2000/4000/ ASR9010), Calix C7, GPON, Fujitsu Flashwave 9500, Coriant hiT 7300, Cisco ASR, etc.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good customer facing skills
• Proficient using various computer equipment such as laptops, tablets, etc. as well as knowledgeable with various software platforms
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Valid Drivers License

Travel/Shift Requirements:

• Must be willing and available to travel away from home for several weeks at a time (up to 75%)
• Shift work required on demand

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, and in confined spaces
• Ability to work with/around electrical wires and/or ESD products
• Ability to work remotely at construction or installation sites
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, squat, climb, lift, pull and push

Education and Experience Required:

• Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school or military school and 6 years of field service, or equivalent as determined by Installation Manager
• Typically, a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Level III Installer
• Central Office / CO Installer Experience
• Proficiency in the system (Network Elements 1, 2, 3, or 4) being worked on
• Successful completion of the Level IV Skill Level test

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• CO Installer: 1 year (Preferred)
• Terminate DC power: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fiber: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO