Telecommunications Equipment Installer II

About the role

Circet USA is a leading provider of telecommunications and data center infrastructure services in North America, delivering comprehensive engineering, construction, and network solutions that support the evolving connectivity and infrastructure needs of customers. With nearly 50 years of industry experience, Circet USA partners with major telecom providers, cloud service providers, general contractors, data center operators, and utilities to design and deliver customized solutions that solve complex challenges.

The Telecommunication Equipment Installer II is responsible for the installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment for a variety of carriers, including fiber, transport equipment, and all critical infrastructures within a central office. This role provides high-quality service in customer technical spaces including data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces.

Responsibilities

• Physically place, remove, or modify non-working equipment
• Install superstructure components in support of cabling systems such as auxiliary bars, threaded rods, cable racking, cable trays, wire basket systems, etc.
• Cut, file, drill, and modify infrastructure components using various tools such as bandsaw, hammer drill, jigsaw, ratchet/sockets, etc.
• Install data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls
• Identify, label, measure, terminate, and physically route cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces
• Identify, label, measure, terminate, and physically route fiber optic and copper cables for high-speed data transmission, ensuring precise cable management and minimal signal loss
• Resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise
• Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
• Perform quality validation on in-process and completed work
• Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested
• Work independently to complete tasks per direction of lead installer
• Perform basic cable testing; fiber & copper continuity, etc.
• Act as a customer contact; interface with customers and local supervisors regarding project status
• Interact with all members of the organization including Installation, Engineering, Project Management
• Perform other duties as requested

Safety Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance with Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
• Adhere to Industry Consensus Standards
• Adhere to Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual
• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or college degree preferred
• Two years of central office equipment installation experience preferred

Technical Knowledge

• Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon Quality Standards
• Basic knowledge and experience with transport equipment including Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia, etc.
• Background in fiber optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices
• Proficient use of Microsoft programs, iOS and/or Android applications
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation
• Good mechanical aptitude including usage of basic power tools

Core Competencies

• Strong organization as well as verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization
• Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Position Qualifications

• Exhibit personal power and leadership
• Exhibit self-awareness
• Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement
• Exhibit enthusiasm and determination
• Exhibit industry awareness
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills
• Exhibit the ability to live the Circet USA Values

Travel & Transportation

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, talk and hear
• Regularly lift 5–50 lbs; occasionally lift over 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually moderate

Pay

Pay range in the United States: $20 – $26 per hour based upon geography, skills, and experience. May also be eligible for performance incentive opportunity based on company and individual goals and performance.