Central Office Infrastructure and Equipment Installer

Department: Critical Infrastructure Services
Reports To: Project Manager / Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Location: Hawaii
Requirements: Valid passport; ability to obtain security clearance as required. Possible background check and drug testing.


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Position Summary


The Central Office Infrastructure & Equipment Installer installs telecommunications infrastructure, equipment, power systems, and structured cabling within Central Office and critical infrastructure environments. Working independently or leading small crews, this position ensures installations comply with Telcordia, AT&T, Verizon, and customer-specific standards.


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Essential Duties & Responsibilities


Equipment Installation


· Install relay racks, cabinets, frames, and equipment bays.


· Install telecommunications equipment.


· Install cable racking and overhead support systems.


· Install seismic bracing and equipment anchoring.


Power Installation


· Install DC power cabling.


· Install BDFBs.


· Install BDCBBs.


· Install rectifiers.


· Install batteries.


· Install fuse panels.


· Terminate DC power systems.


Cabling


· Install fiber optic cabling.


· Install copper cabling.


· Install coaxial cable.


· Install Ethernet cable.


· Dress, lace, stitch, and secure cable.


· Label all installed cable.


· Install inter-bay cabling.


· Install chassis-to-frame cabling.


· Install DSX cabling.


Fiber


· Fusion splice fiber.


· Mechanical splice fiber.


· Clean connectors.


· Scope fiber.


· Document optical readings.


Testing


· Verify installation quality.


· Test batteries.


· Test power systems.


· Validate fiber performance.


· Troubleshoot installation issues.


Documentation


· Read engineering drawings.


· Interpret blueprints.


· Follow Method of Procedure (MOP) documents.


· Complete installation reports.


· Submit daily progress reports.


Leadership


· Mentor Installer I and II personnel.


· Assist with quality inspections.


· Ensure installations comply with:


o Telcordia GR-1275


o AT&T TP76300


o AT&T TP76400


o Verizon IP72202


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Required Qualifications


· Minimum 6 years Central Office installation experience.


· Typically 3 years as an Installer II.


· Experience installing:


o Ciena


o Cisco


o Juniper


o Calix


o Coriant


o Nokia


o Fujitsu


o Flashwave


· Experience with major carriers including:


o AT&T


o Verizon


o Lumen


o T-Mobile


o Hawaiian Telcom


o Frontier


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Physical Requirements (Technician & Installer)


· Lift up to 50 pounds.


· Stand and walk for extended periods.


· Climb ladders.


· Work in confined spaces.


· Work around energized DC power.


· Differentiate cable colors.


· Bend, kneel, crouch, reach, pull, and push throughout the workday.


· Travel up to 75%.


· Work nights, weekends, and varying shifts as required.

Flexible work from home options available.