Site Builder

The Central Office Cable Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunications cable infrastructure within central office facilities. This role involves pulling, splicing, terminating, and testing various cable types to connect switching equipment, transmission systems, and critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan cable runs and pathways based on engineering diagrams and site specifications.
• Pull cables through raceways, racks, and conduits/vaults.
• Secure and manage cable bundles and wire cross-connects.
• Splice fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cables using approved methods.
• Terminate cable ends with connectors and connect to equipment ports/panels.
• Test cable runs for continuity, signal loss, and interference issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cable faults, damage, or performance problems.
• Label and document all cable installations, splices, and terminations.
• Maintain a clean and organized cable environment within the central office. 

Requirements:

• Experience in a central office environment (COs) or “Hub” is required.
• Must have worked in a class 5 switching environment (DMS, WSD, etc.)
• Splice fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cables using approved methods.
• Willingness to travel within the Northeast region as required.
• Availability for night shifts, including Sunday and Monday nights
• Ability to work during maintenance windows (10 PM to 6 AM).
• Candidates need to be located in one of the below states/areas and will be traveling to a site every week and changing sites every 3-4 weeks. Travel states include: Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and New England. 
• Must be able to communicate with clients and handle difficult situations that may arise on the job site
• Ability to read and follow MOPS (method of procedures)
• Familiarity with live equipment and wiring harnesses.
• Capability to run cables to multiple floors, up to 75 feet, using cable racks.
• Proficiency in wire wrapping and handling older equipment frames.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure cables do not cross.
• Plan cable runs and pathways based on engineering diagrams and site specifications.
• Pull cables through raceways, racks, and conduits/vaults.
• Secure and manage cable bundles and wire cross-connects.
• Terminate cable ends with connectors and connect to equipment ports/panels.
• Test cable runs for continuity, signal loss, and interference issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cable faults, damage, or performance problems.
• Label and document all cable installations, splices, and terminations.
• Maintain a clean and organized cable environment within the central office. 

Benefits:

• Travel arrangements and per-diem provided.
• Supportive work environment with lead resources available.
• Initial site training and ongoing support provided.

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