Installer III

Wanzek Construction, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Dependent care FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Paid sick time

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking an Installer III in Columbus, Ohio to install and service central office equipment in a safety‑minded environment. You will read installation specs, plan layouts, run cables, and help bring telecom infrastructure online.

The role emphasizes hands‑on problem solving, teamwork, high quality work, and adherence to customer standards. You will mentor junior installers, maintain paperwork, and ensure accurate BOMs and location records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school, or equivalent as determined by the Installation Manager.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Level II Central Office Installer.
• Strong safety mindset and quality workmanship.
• Ability to read and interpret installation specifications and drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and company databases.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret the proper installation specifications for various construction projects.
• Determine floor plan layouts, power distribution, and cabling for central office equipment.
• Create and correct location records, BOMs, installation notes, and memos.
• Assemble and install central office equipment and transmission gear.
• Run power, signal, and ground cables; terminate cables and install hardware.
• Provide supervision and guidance to lower-level installers as needed.
• Maintain safety and quality standards and complete required paperwork.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Hands-on problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED + Electronics training

3+ years as Level II Central Office Installer

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Company databases

Job description

Overview

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours.

As an Installer III, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Responsibilities

As an Installer III, you are responsible for reading and interpreting the proper installation specifications for various construction projects. You believe in doing the job right. Being the best. And you’re up for the challenge.

In addition, you will:

• Determine floor plan layouts, power distribution, backup power supplies, and cabling of central office equipment
• Design, identify, and requisition parts necessary to establish low- and high-level racking, transmission racking, power racking, aisle lighting, and provision for grounding
• Create comprehensive and accurate installation specifications and equipment requirements to fulfill customer orders
• Create or correct location records, drawings, bill of materials (BOM), installation notes, and memos to reflect additions and modifications to customers' location (central office) as a result of installation or engineering activities
• Possess familiarity with specifications and drawings required to assemble and integrate telco transmission equipment into a Central Office environment
• Have the ability to utilize hand tools required for the installation of transmission equipment, including crimpers, wire wrap guns, strippers, wrenches, hammers, drills, stencils, etc.
• Bring Inventory and transport tools/materials as required to the job site
• Act in a supervisory manner and provide guidance to lower-level installers on individual job progress, material shortages, customer complaints, and unsafe or inoperable tools
• Possess familiarity with customer installation and quality standards, including IP72202
• Provide for self-quality check of all portions of the job responsible prior to sign-off
• Assemble, modify, install overhead ironwork, relay racks, transmission equipment, and cable ladder
• Run power, signal, and ground cables to interconnect equipment
• Cut and terminate single, multi-strand, and coax cable with power lugs, multi-pin connectors, and BNC connectors, stencil installed equipment, and terminations
• Establish and maintain a professional rapport with customers, supervisors, and co-workers
• Maintain and provide accurate departmental paperwork as requested
• Know all safety and security requirements and follow them implicitly; Assist in maintaining a safe and hazard-free work area
• Dress appropriately for the job environment
• Be proficient in all phases of installation and testing of equipment to provide for progression in the business
• Review installation specifications

Qualifications

About You:

• Safety is a part of your day-to-day
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands‑on approach to your work
• You are looking for long‑term projects
• You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team
• High School diploma or GED and Electronics training equivalent to 2 years of technical trade school, or equivalent as determined by the Installation Manager
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Level II Central Office Installer
• You respond promptly to customer needs and request customer feedback to improve the partnership
• You have the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and work within company‑provided databases to update job statuses
• You have the ability to lift tools and equipment as needed (minimum 10 lbs)
• You are proficient in customer specifications and standards
• You possess excellent communication skills, speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; demonstrate group presentation skills
• You have excellent time management; you organize and plan work activities, set goals and objectives, and develop realistic action plans
• You’re dependable; follow instructions, respond to management's directions, and keep commitments

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.