Senior Central Office Optical Transport Technician

Scalis LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Business is seeking an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician in the United States to install and integrate Ciena 6500 platforms and RLS equipment in CO, data center, and long-haul environments. The role requires reading engineering drawings, testing fiber/copper/cabling, and maintaining installation records.

You will coordinate with engineering and network operations, perform power terminations, and ensure OSHA safety adherence.

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, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, and RF/OLTS components.
• Knowledge of DWDM optical transport networks and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Experience with DC power (-48VDC), grounding, and alarm wiring.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and installation documentation.
• Familiarity with Telcordia (GR-1275, GR-63), NEBS, and Central Office installation standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in active telecommunications environments.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate Ciena 6500 platforms, including chassis, shelves, circuit packs, optics, and associated hardware.
• Install and configure Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, WSS components, optical filters, and related infrastructure.
• Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring per standards.
• Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Install optical jumpers, trunk fiber, patch panels, and cable management systems with proper bend radius and routing.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, MOP documents, equipment specs, and installation packages.
• Support equipment turn-up activities by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, power, and readiness.
• Perform quality inspections and maintain installation documentation and inventories.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and coordinate with engineering and network operations during deployment.
• Maintain OSHA safety compliance and customer installation standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Engineering drawing interpretation

Safety standards

Teamwork

Tools

Ciena 6500 Optical Transport Platform

RLS equipment

DWDM networks

DC power (-48VDC)

Telcordia & NEBS standards

Job description

Bold Business is seeking an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician in the United States to install and integrate Ciena 6500 platforms and RLS equipment in CO, data center, and long-haul environments. The role requires reading engineering drawings, testing fiber/copper/cabling, and maintaining installation records.

You will coordinate with engineering and network operations, perform power terminations, and ensure OSHA safety adherence.