Central Office Infrastructure and Equipment Installer

Bold New Solutions - BNS Power; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold New Solutions - BNS Power seeks a Central Office Infrastructure & Equipment Installer to install telecommunications infrastructure, power systems, and structured cabling within Central Office and critical infrastructure environments. Working independently or leading small crews, the role ensures installations comply with Telcordia, AT&T, Verizon, and customer standards.

Responsibilities include equipment installation, cabling, fiber work, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years Central Office installation experience.
• Typically 3 years as an Installer II.
• Experience installing equipment from major vendors (Ciena, Cisco, Juniper, Calix, Coriant, Nokia, Fujitsu, Flashwave).
• Experience with major carriers: AT&T, Verizon, Lumen, T-Mobile, Hawaiian Telcom, Frontier.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Install relay racks, cabinets, frames, and equipment bays.
• Install telecommunications equipment.
• Install cable racking and overhead support systems.
• Install DC power cabling and batteries; terminate DC power systems.
• Install fiber, copper, and coaxial cabling; dress and label cables.
• Fusion and mechanical splice fiber; document readings.

Skills

Mentoring

Blueprint reading

Diagnostics

Tools

Ciena

Cisco

Juniper

Calix

Coriant

Nokia

Fujitsu

Flashwave

Job description

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.

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.

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:
  • Telcordia GR-1275
  • AT&T TP76300
  • AT&T TP76400
  • Verizon IP72202

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years Central Office installation experience.
• Typically 3 years as an Installer II.
• Experience installing:
  • Ciena
  • Cisco
  • Juniper
  • Calix
  • Coriant
  • Nokia
  • Fujitsu
  • Flashwave
• Experience with major carriers including:
  • AT&T
  • Verizon
  • Lumen
  • T-Mobile
  • Hawaiian Telcom
  • Frontier

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.