Central Office Installation Technician

SCALIS

Georgia

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Job summary

BOLD Business in Charlotte, NC and Houston, TX seeks an experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, configure, and support optical transport equipment in live networks. The role emphasizes turn-up readiness, cable management, and adherence to safety & engineering standards.

The successful candidate will read drawings and MOPs, perform testing of fiber and electrical systems, and coordinate with engineering and network operations to maintain high-quality installations across

Qualifications

3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
Hands-on experience installing Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
Experience with RLS equipment, ROADM shelves, amplifiers, and related components.
Knowledge of DWDM networks and fiber optic infrastructure.
Experience with DC power (-48VDC), grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring.
Ability to read engineering drawings and installation documentation.
Familiarity with Telcordia, NEBS standards, and Central Office installation practices.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in active telecom environments.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Install and integrate Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms and related hardware.
Install and configure RLS equipment including ROADM shelves and WSS components.
Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring per standards.
Route, terminate, and test fiber, copper, and coaxial cabling and manage cables.
Install jumpers, trunk fiber, patches, and cable management with proper bend radius.
Read engineering drawings, MOPs, and installation packages; document work.
Support turn-up activities by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, and power readiness.
Conduct quality inspections and update red-line drawings; maintain inventory records.
Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with engineering and network ops.
Maintain OSHA safety compliance and adherence to customer installation standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Ciena 6500 Optical Transport Platform

RLS / ROADM installation

DWDM Optical Networks

DC Power (-48VDC)

Grounding & Bonding

Fiber Cabling & Termination

OTDR testing

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

About BOLD Business

About the job

Job Summary

Experienced Central Office Installation Technician with extensive experience installing, integrating, and supporting optical transport equipment in carrier Central Office (CO), data center, and long-haul network environments. Skilled in the installation of Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms and Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, wavelength management components, fiber infrastructure, DC power systems, and associated cabling. Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings, maintain installation quality standards, and support equipment turn-up in live telecommunications networks.This position requires the ability to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining high-quality workmanship, adhering to customer specifications and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Install and integrate Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms, including chassis, shelves, circuit packs, optics, and associated hardware.
Install and configure Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) components, optical filters, and optical line system infrastructure.
Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring in accordance with customer and Telcordia standards.
Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.
Install optical jumpers, trunk fiber, patch panels, and cable management systems while maintaining proper bend radius and routing standards.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, equipment specifications, and installation packages.
Support equipment turn-up activities by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, power, and equipment readiness.
Perform quality inspections, update red-line drawings, complete installation documentation, and maintain accurate inventory records.
Troubleshoot installation issues and coordinate with engineering and network operations personnel during deployment.
Maintain compliance with OSHA safety regulations, customer installation standards, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
Hands-on experience installing Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
Experience installing Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, and optical line system components.
Knowledge of DWDM optical transport networks and fiber optic infrastructure.
Experience with DC power (-48VDC), grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
Familiarity with Telcordia (GR-1275, GR-63), NEBS, and Central Office installation standards.
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in active telecommunications environments.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Ciena Waveserver, Cisco NCS, Nokia, Infinera, Fujitsu, or other DWDM transport platforms.
Fiber optic testing experience using OTDRs, optical power meters, and light sources.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Experience supporting Tier 1 telecommunications carriers and data center deployments.

Technical Skills