Installation Technician
Location: Based from home. (Targeting candidates that live in the South East)
Pay Rate: Between $36 to $40 hourly
Duration: Long-Term Contract (6–9 Months) with Potential for Extension or Conversion
Schedule: 40 Hours per Week, with Potential Overtime
Other: Extensive travel, Nationwide. (Travel Arrangements Coordinated by INSPYR Solutions)
Position Summary
INSPYR Solutions is seeking experienced Installation Technicians to support telecommunications and data center deployments throughout the United States. This is a hands-on, travel-based position focused on Central Office (CO), Point of Presence (POP), and network infrastructure environments.
Technicians will serve as key onsite representatives, working directly with project managers, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams, and Network Operations Center (NOC) teams to support equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, and system turn-up.
This is an anticipated 6–9 month contract opportunity with the potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment, based on performance and ongoing project needs. Candidates must be willing and able to travel throughout the United States as assignments require.
All required business travel is coordinated and booked by INSPYR Solutions, with travel costs billed directly to the client.Client-approved meals and miscellaneous travel expenses are reimbursed weekly.
Must-Have Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on telecommunications or network equipment installation experience
- Experience working in Central Offices (CO), POP sites, and/or Data Centers
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation
- Experience installing telecommunications and network equipment, including routers, switches, and transport systems
- Hands-on experience with fiber routing, dressing, and termination
- Willingness and ability to travel nationwide based on project assignments
- Ability to clearly explain previous hands-on installation experience, including equipment testing, troubleshooting, and turn-up procedures
Nice-to-Have Qualifications- DC power installation experience, including running and terminating power to racks and systems, building and installing Relay Rack Assemblies (RLAs), performing Power Distribution Frame (PDF) to grid connections, and powering up/validating systems
- Experience installing and supporting optical transport and DWDM systems
- Experience coordinating with OEM teams and carrier NOCs during equipment installation and turn-up
- Familiarity with Telcordia standards and OSHA safety requirements
- Experience performing equipment audits, decommissioning, and system upgrades
- Experience using telecommunications test equipment, including Optical Power Meters, Fiberscopes, Voltmeters, and Cat6 testers
Key Technical CompetenciesCandidates should be prepared to discuss their hands-on experience with the following:
- DC Power Installation & Termination: Understanding of A/B power feeds, power types, and end-to-end DC power installation processes, including rack power-up, testing, and validation
- Cable Lacing & Grounding: Experience lacing various cable gauges, properly routing and dressing cables, and installing grounding cables
- Central Office & Data Center Installations: Ability to explain specific installation activities performed in Central Office, POP, and Data Center environments
- OEM Equipment Installation & Turn-Up: Experience installing and supporting equipment from manufacturers such as Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, Cisco, and Juniper, including installation, testing, turn-up, and basic troubleshooting
- Fiber Testing & OTDR: Experience testing fiber circuits using OTDR equipment, familiarity with testing tools and models, and ability to interpret test results
- MPO Fiber Installation: Experience running, cleaning, inspecting, and installing MPO fiber connections while following proper handling procedures
- Rack & Infrastructure Installation: Experience installing cable racks, ironwork, equipment racks, and cabinets
Key Responsibilities- Perform installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications equipment in Central Office, POP, and Data Center environments
- Install telecommunications and MSO network equipment across POP sites, data centers, huts, and repeater locations
- Perform fiber routing, dressing, termination, and testing in accordance with engineering specifications
- Support light configuration, testing, and turn-up of OEM network equipment
- Coordinate with OEM teams and carrier NOCs to support system activation, connectivity testing, and troubleshooting
- Identify and resolve installation and network connectivity issues in real time
- Support DC power installations and power builds, including RLAs, PDF connections, and powering systems/racks as needed
- Conduct equipment audits, decommissioning activities, equipment replacements, and system upgrades
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and project documentation to ensure accurate installations
- Follow applicable safety procedures, installation standards, and quality requirements
- Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for project managers, site representatives, and material/logistics coordination
- Assist with guiding other technicians onsite to ensure installation quality, efficiency, and adherence to project timelines
- Maintain accurate installation records, testing documentation, and project status reports
Travel & Expense ReimbursementThis position requires nationwide travel to support telecommunications infrastructure projects across the United States.
- Travel Arrangements: Required business travel is coordinated and booked by INSPYR Solutions.
- Travel Costs: Travel booked by INSPYR Solutions is billed directly to the client.
- Meals & Miscellaneous Expenses: Client-approved meals and miscellaneous travel-related expenses are reimbursed to technicians on a weekly basis.
- Expense Approval: Reimbursement is subject to client approval and applicable travel and expense policies.
- Travel Flexibility:Technicians must be willing to travel to various project locations throughout the United Statesas assignments and business needs change.
Schedule & Work Environment- Work Location: Various telecommunications and data center sites throughout the United States
- Standard Schedule: 40 hours per week once assigned to an active project
- Overtime: May be available depending on project requirements; not guaranteed
- Project Flexibility: Ability to support additional assignments and projects during downtime
- Work Environment: Hands-on field installation work in Central Offices, POP sites, data centers, telecommunications huts, and other network infrastructure facilities
Prescreening Questions
- Are you willing and able to travel extensively for this role, including overnight travel as needed? Please describe your travel availability.
- Do you have a valid driver's license? Are you comfortable undergoing an MVR check, drug test (including a breathalyzer if required), and background check?
- How many years of Central Office (CO) and/or Data Center installation experience do you have?
- Do you have experience installing cable racks, ironwork, and mounting equipment racks or cabinets? Please provide details.
- Do you have experience running power to a main BDFB, including lacing and landing cables on both ends? Please describe your experience.
- Do you have experience installing and terminating DC power? What types of DC power systems have you worked with?
- Are you experienced with cable lacing across various cable gauges, including grounding cables? Please explain your experience.
- How many years of cable lacing experience do you have?
- Do you have experience working with MPO fiber (running, cleaning, installing, or testing)? Please describe your experience.
- What experience do you have testing fiber circuits using an OTDR? Which OTDR equipment have you used, and how would you rate your proficiency on a scale of 1–10?
- What experience do you have working with telecommunications and networking equipment such as Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, Cisco, or Juniper? Please describe your installation, testing, provisioning, and turn-up experience.
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.
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