Central Office Telecom Equipment Installation Tech Level

Zunch Labs is a rapidly growing telecom workforce and field services company based in Plano, Texas that offers its employees a clear path for advancement, top industry compensation, work-life balance, diversity, and team-building activities and events.


THE COMPANY: Each day, Zunch Labs Telecom Solutions connects people to meaningful work across the wide range of telecom skills and is on the cutting-edge of the 5G and digital transformation of the telecom sector and we are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
Our goal is to be the partner of choice for the world's leading telecom service providers by helping them create, build, and maintain the most innovative, reliable, and cost-effective telecom systems and to meet their needs through the rapid deployment of their products and services.
We believe in finding, retaining, and providing the best telecom talent to serve our customer's needs and to inspire and implement the best telecom workforce solutions.


THE POSITION: We're looking for a Central Office Telecom Equipment Installation Technician Level 2. The pay range we're offering is $42k to $54k. We offer a generous compensation plan based on industry standards and your experience.
We proudly offer comprehensive and competitive benefits programs to our employees and their families.
Medical - company pays 80-90% of employee cost and contributes to over half of dependent premium.
Dental and Vision - company pays 60% of employee cost and 50% of dependent premium.
FSA - Flexible Spending Account.
HSA - Health Savings Account.
Employer paid basic life, short term disability, and long-term disability for eligible employees.
401k Plan - day one eligibility; company match; fully vested - no waiting period.


REQUIREMENTS:
Must be based in USA.
High School diploma and equivalent related experience considered.
Driver's License (required).
Work authorization (required).
1-year related experience.
Must have experience with AT&T TP77350 installation standards.
Experience with Central Office wiring and equipment installation.
Experience mounting cabinets and equipment.
Experience running fiber in FPS, on cable horns and in cable rack.
Experience with major carriers like AT&T, Verizon, CenturyLink, Sprint, SBC, T-Mobile, etc.
Experience installing major OEM equipment like Ciena (5430/6500), Juniper (MX480/960/2020), Cisco (NCS2000/4000/ ASR9010), Calix C7, GPON, Fujitsu Flashwave 9500, Coriant hiT 7300, Cisco ASR, etc.
Knowledge of fiber bend radius limitation and proper sewing and lacing (such as Chicago Stitch).
Trained and experience cleaning and connecting fibers.
Good mechanical aptitude including usage of basic power tools.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to climb ladders and work under raised floors.
Ability to write, hear, understand, and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone in English.
Ability to provide written job status reports in Microsoft Word, Excel, or email.
Ability to travel between job sites and material depots.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Willing to work during days/nights/weekends and be on-call depending on project demands.
Travel throughout a regional territory and other regions, as needed (per diem provided when traveling outside of assigned market).
Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather throughout the year.
OSHA10, CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and RF Awareness certifications (preferred).
This position will require the use of your personal vehicle.
The expectation of 40-50 hours per week.
Must have standard telecom tool kit.
Independent work style and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Strong technical knowledge and skills.
Ability to use acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
Ability to crouch, kneel, and twist throughout the workday.
Ability to reach, grasp and climb with both hands.
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk and drive or ride in a truck for long periods of time.


RESPONSIBILITIES: Under minimal supervision, the Central Office Telecom Equipment Installation Technician Level 2 will perform a wide variety of field activities ranging from intermediate to advanced system work including installing, maintaining, and servicing telecommunication equipment for a variety of carriers. The technician should possess a clear understanding of Central Office Installation / CO Installation and Quality Standards contained in AT&T TP-77350 / Telcordia GR-1275 core standards. May oversee the work of less experienced technicians.
Assure that all job materials, tools, and test equipment are on-site and accounted for prior to the start of each job.
Perform in-process and final quality inspections (Virtual Audits).
Proficient with all documentation related tasks.
Verify and update connectivity records in Excel.
Create diagram of front/back equipment views in Excel.
Follow wiring lists for replacement cabling.
Work with remote test center for disconnecting and transitioning to connections with reused or new cables.
Remove any unused or non-functional equipment.
Disassemble equipment frames, cable racks and other auxiliary frames.
Open and close cable holes when necessary.
Perform installation, maintenance, and repairs of central office equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and service activation and deactivation of office equipment.
Use manual and power tools safely and effectively to perform installations and repairs.
Perform inspection and maintenance activities.
Provide written and verbal updates to customers and internal team.
Identify, label, measure, terminate and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces.
Conduct testing and document performance characteristics of hardware and software; determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
Perform advanced test and turn-up as well as other integration activities.
Resolve equipment and technical issues as they arise.
Install frame and rack builds.
Clean and scope fiber connectors.
Document light levels and other readings with job specific testing equipment.
Install ironwork (ladder rack) cable paths, horizontal and vertical pathways for fiber optic cable management systems and create a physical cable path for equipment and cable design.
Test and evaluate systems to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system.
Run multiple cable types including coaxial, power, fiber, and network transmission.
Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs)
Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested.
Act as a customer contact; interface with customers and local supervisors regarding project status.
Interact with all members of the organization including Installation, Engineering, and Project Management.
Remove trash and debris from job sites daily, making sure that all job materials are removed prior to trash removal.
Perform installation, maintenance, and repairs of central office equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and service activation and deactivation of office equipment.
Use manual and power tools safely and effectively to perform installations and repairs.
Perform inspection and maintenance activities on regular basis.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental policies.
Daily duties and time must be tracked via ZLTS app.
Perform other duties as requested.


THE LOCATION: This position is based in Stamford, Connecticut.


WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
Top industry compensation plan.
Great benefits.
Work-life balance.
Opportunities for on-the-job training.
Clear path for advancement.
Quality of management and coworkers.
Trust.
Collaborative and forward-thinking team.
Team spirit.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Zunch Labs Telecom Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


Pay Range: $42,000 - $54,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 42,000.00 54,000.00 Per Year