ISP/Central Office Installation Technician - Level 3
Core
Skilled installation, testing, and integration of transport, transmission, switching, and routing equipment inside active carrier Central Offices.
Role type
Senior IC Central Office Installation Technician
Builds
Carrier transport and transmission infrastructure within Central Office facilities
Domain
Telecommunications infrastructure / Carrier Central Office
Required skills
-48V DC distribution, fuse panels, BDFBs, equipment installation, fiber cabling, copper cabling, grounding, bonding, continuity testing, polarity testing, connectivity testing, alarm verification, MOP execution, engineering drawing interpretation, material verification, closeout documentation
Preferred skills
Carrier Central Office background (3+ years), technical school training in telecommunications or electronics
Technologies
-48V DC power systems, fiber-optic cables, copper cables, coaxial cables, relay racks, cable racks, fuse panels, BDFBs
Responsibilities
Install, modify, and remove Central Office transport, transmission, switching, and routing equipment; Install and terminate -48V DC power cabling, equipment power leads, fuse panel/BDFB connections, grounding, and bonding; Install, route, lace, secure, terminate, label, and test fiber-optic, copper, coaxial, DC power, and grounding cables; Read and follow job specifications, engineering drawings, cable running lists, wiring diagrams, schematics, MOPs, and test requirements; Perform approved continuity, polarity, connectivity, fiber and copper tests, equipment checks, alarm verification, and turn-up support; Compare part numbers, material quantities, cable lengths, and site measurements with the issued installation package; Complete daily progress updates, labeled QA photographs, test records, material usage notes, drawing redlines, and closeout documentation; Support Level 4-led field inspections, corrective actions, customer walkthroughs, and final acceptance; Identify and escalate material shortages, drawing conflicts, access limitations, measurement discrepancies, and operating-equipment risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
