CO Optical Transport Technician — Ciena 6500 Specialist

Bold Business; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Business is seeking an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support optical transport equipment in carrier CO, data center, and long-haul environments. You will work with Ciena 6500 platforms, RLS gear, ROADM shelves, and related fiber infrastructure, ensuring quality and safety.

You will read engineering drawings, participate in turn-up activities, verify fiber continuity and alarms, and document installations while coordinating with engineering and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
• Experience with RLS equipment, ROADM shelves, and optical line system components.
• Knowledge of DWDM networks and fiber infrastructure.
• Experience with DC power, grounding, and alarm wiring.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and installation documentation.
• Familiarity with Telcordia/NEBS standards and safety guidelines.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organization skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate Ciena 6500 platforms, including chassis, shelves, and optics.
• Install and configure RLS equipment, ROADM shelves, WSS, and related components.
• Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring.
• Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Install jumpers, trunk fiber, patch panels, and cable management with proper bend radius.
• Read drawings and MOP documents; interpret equipment specifications.
• Support equipment turn-up by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, power, and readiness.
• Conduct quality inspections, update redlines, and maintain installation records.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with engineering and network ops teams.
• Maintain OSHA safety compliance and customer installation standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Organizational skills

Safety compliance

Field installation

Team collaboration

Electrical & grounding basics

Tools

Ciena 6500

RLS equipment

ROADM shelves

DWDM networks

DC power (-48V)

Job description

Bold Business is seeking an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support optical transport equipment in carrier CO, data center, and long-haul environments. You will work with Ciena 6500 platforms, RLS gear, ROADM shelves, and related fiber infrastructure, ensuring quality and safety.

You will read engineering drawings, participate in turn-up activities, verify fiber continuity and alarms, and document installations while coordinating with engineering and