Lead Telecom Equipment Installer (Fiber & Data Center)

Circet USA; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Circet USA is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV – Lead to install and maintain equipment for carriers, including fiber, transport equipment, and central office infrastructure in customer spaces such as data centers and switch centers.

This lead role requires six years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of industry standards, and the ability to mentor less experienced installers while ensuring safety and quality on critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or college degree preferred.
• Minimum of six years of experience or equivalent technical skills in central office equipment / data center installation.
• Clear understanding of AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon Quality Standards.
• Knowledge and experience with telecommunications equipment including Dell, HP, Arista, Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia, etc.
• Background in fiber optic cable and AC/DC power installation and testing practices.
• 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.
• BICSI certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Install data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, and related hardware.
• Identify, label, measure, terminate and route power cables to servers and equipment.
• Identify, label, measure, terminate and route fiber optic and copper cables with proper management.
• Set up PDUs with redundancy and proper load balancing.
• Conduct testing and document performance characteristics of hardware and software.
• Perform fiber light meter, CAT5/6 and volt ohm meter testing to ensure proper levels and termination points.
• Perform advanced test and turn-up as well as other integration activities.
• Oversee work of less experienced installers; interface with customers and supervisors.
• Read, analyze, and interpret drawings, blueprints, and MOPs.
• Complete operations paperwork and daily job status reports.
• Interact with all members of the organization including Installation, Engineering, Project Management.

Skills

Quality standards

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Technical reading

Education

High school diploma

Technical or college degree preferred

Tools

Dell

HP

Arista

Ciena

Fujitsu

Cisco

Calix

Adtran

Nortel

Nokia

Job description

Circet USA is seeking a Telecommunications Equipment Installer IV – Lead to install and maintain equipment for carriers, including fiber, transport equipment, and central office infrastructure in customer spaces such as data centers and switch centers.

This lead role requires six years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of industry standards, and the ability to mentor less experienced installers while ensuring safety and quality on critical infrastructure projects.