Telecommunications Equipment Installer Lead

Telcommunications Equipment Installer
Location- Atlanta, GA

The Telecommunications Equipment is responsible for the installation and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure across a variety of carrier environments. This includes fiber optics, transport systems, and critical central office components. The Lead Installer ensures high-quality service delivery in technical spaces such as data centers, mobile switch centers, wire centers, and enterprise facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Lead Installer will perform and oversee the following tasks:

Equipment Installation & Infrastructure

• Install, remove, or modify active and inactive telecom equipment.

• Build superstructure components for cabling systems (e.g., auxiliary bars, threaded rods, cable trays, wire baskets).

• Modify infrastructure using tools such as bandsaws, hammer drills, jigsaws, and socket sets.

• Install data cabinets, frames, servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, and firewalls.

Cabling & Power

• Terminate connections to BDFBs and fuse panels.

• Route, label, measure, and terminate power cables to equipment, following electrical safety standards.

• Route and manage fiber optic and copper cables for high-speed data transmission.

• Install and configure power distribution units (PDUs) with redundancy and load balancing.

Testing & Validation

• Conduct hardware/software performance testing to assess efficiency, reliability, and compatibility.

• Perform fiber light meter, CAT5/6, and volt-ohm meter testing.

• Execute advanced test and turn-up procedures and integration activities.

• Validate quality of in-process and completed work.

Documentation & Oversight

• Complete job documentation, timesheets, expense reports, and daily status updates.

• Read and interpret specifications, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs).

• Supervise junior installers and ensure successful project completion.

• Serve as a customer liaison and interface with supervisors and internal teams (Installation, Engineering, Project Management).

Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.

• Follow industry standards and Circet USA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

• Participate in job site safety and hazard analyses.

Education & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or college degree preferred.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in central office or data center installation.

• Familiarity with AT&T, Telcordia, and/or Verizon quality standards.

• Experience with equipment from vendors such as Dell, HP, Arista, Ciena, Fujitsu, Cisco, Calix, Adtran, Nortel, Nokia.

• Proficient in fiber optic and AC/DC power installation and testing.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office, iOS, and Android applications.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and tool proficiency.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• BICSI certification is a plus.

Language & Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, technical manuals, and procedures.

• Capable of writing reports and professional correspondence.

• Comfortable speaking to internal teams and stakeholders.

Mathematical & Reasoning Skills

• Proficient in basic arithmetic operations.

• Able to apply logical reasoning to written, oral, and diagram-based instructions.

Position Requirements & Core Competencies

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate:

• Leadership and personal accountability.

• Self-awareness and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Enthusiasm, determination, and industry awareness.

• Exceptional organizational skills.

• Alignment with Circet USA’s core values.

Position Details:

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
• 401(k) with match
• Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
• Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
• Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
• BB&T @ Work Program

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