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Central Office Installation Technicians

NNSI -
Ankeny, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$25 - $35 an hour

Qualifications

Network installation
Interpreting technical drawings
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Network infrastructure
Electrical layout diagram interpretation

Full Job Description

Help Wanted: Central Office Installation Technicians – Fiber, Secondary Power & Common Systems

We are looking for experienced and motivated Central Office Installation Technicians to join our high-performing telecom infrastructure team. If you are hands-on, detail-oriented, and know your way around fiber routing, secondary power, and transport system installations, we want to hear from you.

Position: Central Office Installation Technician
Location: West – Travel Required
Employment Type: Full-Time & Unit Based
Pay Range: $25-$35 p/h based on Skill set. Unit-based opportunities are also available.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, test, and turn-up equipment in Central Office (CO), data center, and remote site environments.
Fiber Work:
- Route and secure fiber in overhead or underfloor raceways to industry standards (e.g., NEBS, GR-1275).
- Terminate SC/LC/UPC/APC connectors and build fiber shelves, patch panels, and splice trays.
Secondary Power:
- Terminate DC power cables (–48V) with proper crimping and lugs (e.g., 2-hole compression lugs).
- Run power from BDFB to equipment racks following Telcordia standards.
- Verify voltage, polarity, and grounding integrity using a multimeter and load bank where needed.
Common System Installations:
- Rack, stack, and secure equipment, route fiber and copper jumpers, and label all terminations.
- Add relay racks, cabinets, cabling infrastructure to include rack, fiber duct, grounding.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience installing telecom or data network infrastructure.
Strong familiarity with CO installation practices including GR-1275, NEBS, and customer-specific standards (e.g., Lumen TP-77350).
Capable of reading and interpreting detailed engineering documentation: MOPs, circuit diagrams, rack elevation drawings, and labeling plans.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in raised floor or ceiling environments.
Multiple overnight travel is required. Per Diem and other travel benefits are provided.

Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with DC power systems (BDFB, battery plants, rectifiers, fuse panels).
Experience working with major telecom carriers or equipment OEMs.
Certifications: OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or vendor-specific (e.g., Ciena/Nokia certs).
Understanding of fiber management systems and structured cabling solutions.

Why Work With Us?

Steady, long-term project pipeline across regional and national accounts
Supportive safety-first culture
Opportunities to lead projects and train junior techs.

Apply Today – Help us power the backbone of tomorrow's network.

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