ISP/Central Office Installation Technician - Level 3

Role overview

Install, test, and integrate telecommunications equipment inside active carrier Central Offices as part of a field crew led by a senior working lead. The Level 3 technician handles assigned work independently within the crew, following approved procedures and customer standards while documenting progress, test results, and site conditions. Travel to Central Office sites across the United States is required.

Responsibilities - Review project plans at the start of work and verify equipment locations, cable routes, measurements, materials, site access, and safety conditions. - Install, modify, or remove transport, transmission, switching, and routing equipment, along with racks, bays, pathways, and related infrastructure. - Route, terminate, label, and test fiber, copper, coaxial, DC power, grounding, and bonding connections within approved scope and qualifications. - Follow engineering drawings, cable lists, wiring diagrams, and approved methods of procedure; record differences between plans and site conditions. - Perform authorized continuity, polarity, connectivity, cable, equipment, and alarm checks, recording results and supporting turn-up work. - Track progress, materials, test evidence, photographs, and drawing markups; raise shortages, conflicts, access limits, and safety concerns to the lead promptly.

Requirements - High school diploma or GED; technical training in telecommunications, electronics, or a related field is preferred. - At least five years of relevant telecommunications installation field experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. - Direct hands-on installation experience inside carrier Central Offices, including telecom equipment, -48V DC distribution connections, fiber or copper cabling, grounding, and related infrastructure. - Able to describe recent Central Office work personally completed, including procedures followed, testing performed, and documentation prepared. - Able to work independently on assigned tasks within a crew and travel to Central Office sites throughout the United States; a US home base is required by the start date. - Able to meet physical demands that include lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in restricted areas while following applicable safety standards.

Benefits and work setup The listed pay range is USD $30–$34 per hour. Eligible compensation may also include incentives, stipends, a vehicle, or per diem depending on the assignment. Full-time benefits include health and life insurance, medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development. Tools and safety equipment are provided, with devices or a vehicle supplied when required for the role.