Central Office Technician

TEKsystems; Hawaii; On-site; USD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company

Job summary

TEKsystems in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Central Office Technician/Installer to support copper and fiber telecom infrastructure projects. You will install jumpers in CO MDFs, perform cross-connects, and assist with decommissioning and configuration of equipment for remote access.

The role emphasizes independent work with safety and quality in mind; onsite, fully in Honolulu. Competitive pay ranges and standard benefits accompany this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience with copper/fiber infrastructure in Central Office environments.
• Familiarity with SONET and WDM systems preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and circuit tracing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and run copper and fiber jumpers in CO MDFs and outside plant cabinets for analog/digital services.
• Perform cross-connects for DSX1/DSX3 and fiber systems; support SONET/WDM configurations and trace circuit paths.
• Decommission wiring: jumper removal, fuse pulling, power measurements, and equipment shutdown as needed.
• Mount and wire equipment in racks/cabinets; configure for remote access and management (OAM&P).
• Install central office infrastructure including relay racks, cabinets, fuse panels, rectifiers and DC power cabling.

Skills

hardware

install

cable management

central office

cabling

cable

telecommunication

fiber optic

deployment

installation

Job description

Job Description

Description

Position Overview: Central Office (CO) Technicians / Installers will support telecom infrastructure projects involving copper, fiber, and transport systems. This role requires individuals who can work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, removing, and running copper and fiber jumpers within Central Office Main Distribution Frames (CO MDF), building MDFs, and outside plant cabinets for analog and digital POTS lines, DSL services, and special service circuits such as DS0 and DS1, with a large portion of the work involving disconnect activities.
• Perform cross-connects for DSX1, DSX3, and fiber systems, as well as support SONET and WDM Layer 1 node configurations associated with equipment consolidation efforts. Responsibilities also include tracing and verifying circuit paths (A and Z locations) where records may be inaccurate.
• Decommissioning activities such as jumper removal, fuse pulling, measuring power consumption, powering down equipment, disconnecting power leads, and occasionally removing line cards or equipment shelves.
• Mounting and installing equipment in racks or cabinets, running and terminating cabling between racks, and configuring equipment for remote access and management (OAM&P).
• Installation of central office infrastructure such as relay racks, cabinets, fuse panels, rectifiers, DC power cabling, and battery systems.

Skills

hardware, install, cable management, central office, cabling, cable, telecommunication, fiber optic, deployment, installation

Top Skills Details

hardware,install,cable management,central office,cabling,cable,telecommunication,fiber optic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Preferred experience includes familiarity with SONET and WDM systems, prior work within Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) environments, and strong troubleshooting and circuit tracing capabilities.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction rec