Central Office Installation Tech – Ciena 6500 & DWDM Expert

SCALIS; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BOLD Business is seeking an experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support optical transport equipment in carrier CO, data center, and long-haul environments. The role focuses on Ciena 6500 platforms, ROADM/RLS, DC power, and fiber infrastructure, with emphasis on safety, quality, and thorough documentation.

The candidate will read engineering drawings, assist with equipment turn-up, and coordinate with engineering and network operations while ensuring

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
• Hands-on experience installing Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
• Experience with DWDM optical networks and fiber infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and installation documentation.
• Familiarity with Telcordia/NEBS standards and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms and related hardware.
• Install and configure RLS equipment including ROADM shelves and amplifiers.
• Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring.
• Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Read engineering drawings and MOP documents; support equipment turn-up and verification of readiness.
• Maintain installation documentation, inspect quality, and update records.

Skills

CO installation

Ciena 6500 experience

DWDM networks

Troubleshooting

Read engineering drawings

Tools

Ciena 6500 Platform

RLS/ROADM installation

OTDR testing equipment

Job description

BOLD Business is seeking an experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support optical transport equipment in carrier CO, data center, and long-haul environments. The role focuses on Ciena 6500 platforms, ROADM/RLS, DC power, and fiber infrastructure, with emphasis on safety, quality, and thorough documentation.

The candidate will read engineering drawings, assist with equipment turn-up, and coordinate with engineering and network operations while ensuring