Central Office Equipment Technician jobs in Richmond, VA

**THIS IS A FULL TIME NATION-WIDE TRAVEL POSITION. MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL 3-4 WEEKS AT A TIME**

Company Vision

Our vision at E-3 Technical Solutions is to create opportunities for our team to excel and grow in the Telecom industry. We envision a company that can provide quality jobs for our employees and staff. Our reputation is an essential part of our business; our customers value our high-quality service and experience. We believe in the model of doing a good job the first time and our customers will reward us by continuing to seek our services.

JOB SUMMARY

E-3 is seeking to hire motivated and ambitious Central Office Installers Level 1-4. Your primary responsibilities will be maintaining a variety of electrical and optical equipment in telecommunication offices, as well as the installation and replacement of this equipment. As a Central Office Installer, you’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Power transition work
• Addition or removal of batteries
• Addition or removal of circuits on working power distribution sources
• Equipment testing and turn-up
• Overseeing volatile work activities
• Job-site supervision of subcontractor work.
• Additions, modifications, or removals to Power Boards
• Additions, modifications, or removals to Engine Generator
• Addition or removal of common systems equipment/hardware
• Addition or removal of wiring and connections (on non- working equipment only)
• Perform as lead on projects with lower-level technicians assisting in the completion of the projects.
• Safely drive company owned and rented vehicles/trailers
• Fiber Optic Characterization and Test / Turn-Up
• Lead verification - Audits
• Analysis of job specifications and drawings
• Provide work assignments to crew
• Resolve job specification and/or drawing problems
• Correct office record drawings
• In-process and final quality inspections
• Able to communicate with customers on all aspects of the job throughout the duration on the job.

Work Environment:

• May be required to work in a raised floor environment.
• May be required to work in small crawl spaces and/or shaft ways.
• May be required to work in facility manholes.
• May be required to hand dig or trench outside.
• May be required to work on top of buildings.
• Must maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage, staging and work areas on-site.

Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel 100%.
• Experience in a CO or Data center environment
• Read and write; great written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide and maintain a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Drive safely
• Must be able to learn and apply new skills quickly.
• Must be self-motivated and self-driven.
• Great time management and documentation skills.
• Operate a Brady Labeler.
• Work extremely well in a team environment with direct supervision.
• Must have the ability to work long hours, work at different times of day/night (odd hours) and stressful environments.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
• Lift/Carry up to 80 pounds
• Climb ladders safely by maintaining balance and able to use tools and carry materials while climbing ladders
• Have sufficient hand strength and dexterity to use industry specific tools
• Distinguish colors and fine print accurately