Co Tech

**Position Title**:Central Office Technician**

**Entity**:Glow Networks, Inc.

**Classification**:Non-Exempt

**Location**: All work will be in the Northeast USA region

**Pay**:$28 - $32 p/h, W2, no benefits

**Reports To**:Project Manager

**Working Hours**:Night shift; must work maintenance windows.

**Desired Start Date**:6/15/2024

**Summary/Objective**:Central Office Installation Technician 4 will perform installation and repair activities in Telephone Central Offices, and associated power and ground systems. Familiarity with installation and maintenance standards, digital access cross connect systems, and circuit wiring in Verizon owned Telephone Central Offices is required. All work will be documented, and technicians will strictly adhere to safety standards. (**Must have Verizon network experience**.) This role is well suited for a Field Technician with 5+ years of Central Office or installation and maintenance experience.

**Hiring Manager Special Interest**:

- Verizon Experience is a must.
- Must be able to hold a Verizon badge, active badge is a bonus.
- All work will be performed at night, during maintenance windows.
- Must be proficient with cabling, wire wrap, and sewing cables with waxed string
- Up to 100% travel in the NE region, with 3 - 4 weeks on each site.
- Travel expense will be covered when away from Home market.
- Availability: Immediate
- Duration is 2024 and projected into 2025

**Essential Functions**:

- Install cabling and wiring in Telephone Central Office
- Perform physical installation including site survey, "rack and stack", cabling, fiber, power and ground.
- Run new cabling as needed; use existing cable plant when appropriate.
- Install RJ45/RJ48 cables, connectors, optical fibers, perform port testing, labeling and dress all wiring.
- Install PDUs to equipment rack; run power to rack; work with AC and DC power as needed.
- Document work performed per customer standard requirements.

**Other Functions**:

- Complete all required tests needed to gain access to Verizon Central Office
- Read and understand Scope of Work (SOW) and Memorandum of Procedure (MOP)
- Complete all technical reading and study requirements to earn CO access.
- Must be familiar with and be able to comply with standard Central Office protocols.

**Work Environment/Physical Demands**:

- Work will be performed in a Telephone Central Office with cold air conditioning and a moderate background noise environment.
- Must have own standard tools, per tool list; company will provide specialized tools.
- Extensive use of hand tools, wire cutters, pliers, screwdrivers and specialized wiring tools; electronic tablet to track work tasks; some power tools may also be used.
- Adhere to all safety standards around low voltage and high voltage electric power.
- 100% travel, road trips, flights, long and hotel stays.
- Extensive driving may be required.

**Required Education/Experience and Competencies**:

- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
- Able to work nighttime maintenance windows, as required.
- Must have experience with NORTEL DMS or Lucent 5ESS switches
- Expert installation skills with low-voltage electric and light gauge wiring used for signaling.
- Proficient with hand tools such as pliers, wire cutters, wire strippers, screwdrivers, etc.
- Familiar with C/O entry, safety and work procedures, switch layout, power, ground, and ancillary equipment operation, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Familiar with power tools such as battery-operated drills and electric soldering irons
- High physical flexibility including bending, stooping, laying down, and climbing ladders to reach cross connects.
- Familiar with provisioning orders, wiring and troubleshooting process and procedures.
- Higher level English language comm skills; must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with other team members who may have limited English language proficiency.
- Maintain a positive attitude and work as a contributing team player.

**Other Duties**:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.