Central Office Equipment Installer (COEI)

Job Brief

ATCO Is looking for Central Office Equipment Installers (COEI) within the Southern Oregon area (Eugene, South) to assist with equipment installation and decommissioning projects.

ATCO is looking for Central Office Equipment (COE) Installers within the Southern Oregon Markets (Eugene, South), to assist with equipment installation and decommissioning projects. This installation/decommissioning work includes Broadband and Transport equipment, Border Router host devices, Optical Line Terminals along with all the critical infrastructures within a central office and customer locations. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate a degree of experience with performing basic installation tasks such as the mounting of equipment, cable racks, fiber distribution panels, fiber jumpers including MIC cables, rectifiers, power distribution panels, power cables and battery installations. Successful candidates need to have the ability to perform circuit provisioning, maintenance and testing (DS1/DS3/SONET), and test equipment. The COE Installer is responsible for providing high-quality service at both central office and customer locations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Initiative-taker with excellent work ethics and commitment to deadlines

• Effective communication and documentation skills

• Professional appearance and attitude, positive, friendly personality

• Ability to lift heavy tools, materials, and supplier equipment

• Ability to climb ladders and work in an overhead central office environment and maintain a safe and hazard free work area

• Basic computer skills and experience using Outlook and Word

• Performs basic installation tasks such as mounting of equipment, cable racks, fiber distribution panels, fiber jumpers including MIC cables, rectifiers, power cable installation and battery installations.

• Working knowledge of Customer Installation Standards and Documentation – Frontier / Ziply

• Working knowledge of connections including standard data connection, punch down, wire wrap, screw type and similar standard data and telephony terminations

• Performs equipment inventory and reconciliation functions associated with assigned projects

• Experience with data network installations and testing equipment

• Perform site surveys.

• Adheres to Customer Safety Policy and Customer Security Procedures

• Experience with a variety of network switches, routers, optical devices, and peripheral equipment is a plus

• Experience with the installation of Adtran TA Series, Nokia FX, Juniper MX, Ciena Z series equipment a plus

Other Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in central office environment

• One (1) to two (2) years of Central Office Equipment Installation experience is preferred

• Candidates must be able to pass a Background Check and Drug Screen, post offer

• Requires own reliable transportation and the ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, with proof of auto insurance

• Requires the physical ability to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stop, kneel or crouch, talk and hear. Will be required to climb a ladder and must be able to perceive differences in colors. Also requires the ability to lift weights from 5 – 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds.

  Benefits: Group Medical Plan along with voluntary Dental and Vision plans, 401k Savings Plan with a company match

  Pay Range: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour, DOE