CO DWDM Optical Transport Technician (Ciena 6500)

Bold Business; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Business in Dallas is seeking an experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms in CO, data center, and long-haul environments.

You will read engineering drawings, perform turnkey installation tasks, and coordinate with engineering and network operations to ensure successful turn-up, testing, and hand-over. Travel may be required; safety standards are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
• Hands-on experience installing Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
• Experience with Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, and related 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 and installation documentation.
• Familiarity with Telcordia (GR-1275, GR-63), NEBS, and CO installation standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in active telecom environments.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• -Install and integrate Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms, including chassis, shelves, circuit packs, optics, and related hardware.
• -Install and configure Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, and WSS components.
• -Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring per standards.
• -Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• -Install optical jumpers, trunk fiber, patch panels, and cable management systems with proper bend radius.
• -Read and interpret engineering drawings and MOP documents.
• -Support equipment turn-up by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, power, and readiness.
• -Update red-line drawings, complete installation documentation, and maintain inventory records.
• -Troubleshoot installation issues and coordinate with engineering and network operations.
• -Maintain OSHA safety regulations and customer installation standards.

Skills

Telecom field experience

Safety compliance

Equipment turn-up

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ciena 6500 platform

DWDM networks

DC power -48V

Telcordia & NEBS standards

OSHA safety standards

Job description

Bold Business in Dallas is seeking an experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms in CO, data center, and long-haul environments.

You will read engineering drawings, perform turnkey installation tasks, and coordinate with engineering and network operations to ensure successful turn-up, testing, and hand-over. Travel may be required; safety standards are mandatory.