Central Office Installer Apprentice I

KGPCo Services, LLC; Highland Residence Park (AL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Central Office Installer Apprentice I to join our team delivering telecommunications and data center infrastructure solutions across North America. The role involves installing, rearranging, and servicing central office equipment in customer spaces and data centers, under the guidance of a lead installer.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic mechanical aptitude, ability to read technical drawings, and proficiency with standard software and basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or college degree preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft programs, iOS and/or Android apps.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, rearrange, or remove central office equipment.
• Install data cabinets, servers, switches, routers, and related devices.
• Assist with cabling, routing, and labeling power/data cables.
• Read blueprints and MOPs to complete tasks.
• Complete daily timesheets and job documentation.
• Work under supervision of lead installer.
• Perform basic cable testing (fiber and copper).
• Act as a customer contact; interface with customers and supervisors.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Cable testing equipment

Data center tools

Job description

Central Office Installer Apprentice I

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 in customer 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.
• 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, and 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

• 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.

Circet 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.