Central Office Installer Apprentice I

CIRCE; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Central Office Installer to install, configure, and rearrange switching, routing, and dialing equipment in central offices and customer sites. This role will service telecom spaces, data centers, and enterprise spaces, ensuring high-quality work and safety compliance.

You will read blueprints, install cabinets, run cables, test fiber/copper, and coordinate with installation and engineering teams to deliver reliable infrastructure services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/college preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to use basic power tools.
• Excellent organization and verbal/written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching and routing equipment in central offices or headends.
• Service or repair telecommunications equipment on customers' property and install wiring.
• Place and route cables and install cabinets and frames.
• Read and interpret specifications and drawings; complete daily reports.
• Interface with customers and supervisors on project status.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

iOS/Android apps

Job description

Company Overview

Circet USA is a leading provider of telecommunications and data center infrastructure services in North America, and we’re looking for talented professionals to join our team. We deliver comprehensive engineering, construction, and network solutions that support the evolving connectivity and infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we partner with major telecom providers, cloud service providers, general contractors, data center operators, and utilities to design and deliver customized solutions that solve complex challenges. At Circet USA, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, contribute to critical infrastructure projects, and help shape the future of connectivity. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Central Office Installer installs, sets up, rearranges, or removes switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headend. They service or repair telephone, cable television, internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property; and install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

This role will provide high-quality service incustomer technical spaces including data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces.

• • Physically place, remove, or modify non-working equipment including the following:
  • Install superstructure components in support of cabling systems such as auxiliary bars, threaded rods, cable racking, cable trays, wire basket systems, etc...
  • Cutting, filing, drilling, modifying infrastructure components and working with various tools such as bandsaw, hammer drill, jigsaw, ratchet/sockets, etc…
  • Installation of data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls.
  • Identify, label, measure, and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces.
  • Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs).
  • Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested.
  • Work and assist to complete tasks per direction and oversight of lead installer.
  • Conduct 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 to:

Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

Industry Consensus Standards

Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• 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

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Circut USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Range in the United States: $18 - $27 based upon geography, skills, and experience. May also be eligible for performance incentive opportunity based on company and individual goals and performance