Help Wanted: DC Power Installation Technicians – Central Office Projects

We are hiring DC Power Technicians to support large-scale Central Office (CO) infrastructure upgrades and installations. If you specialize in –48V DC power systems, battery plants, BDFB installations, and grounding, this is your opportunity to work on high-impact telecommunications projects across [region].

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Free Basic Life Insurance
Short- and Long- Term Disability
401K with company matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Time off

Position: DC Power Installation Technician – Central Office
Location: West Region– Travel Required
Employment Type: Full Time and Unit Based
Pay Range: $25-$35 p/h based on skill set, Unit-based opportunities are also available.

Core Responsibilities:

Install, route, and terminate DC power cabling (–48V) from primary sources to distribution points and network elements.
Build and install Battery Distribution Fuse Bays (BDFBs), fuse panels, rectifier systems, and battery strings in accordance with Telcordia GR-295 and GR-1089 standards.
Perform lugs, crimping, torquing, and termination of 10 AWG to 750 MCM cables using industry-grade hydraulic tools.
Complete load balancing, polarity checks, and circuit labeling.
Perform grounding and bonding to central office standards (e.g., grounding bars, halo systems, busbars).
Conduct power-up procedures, test load capacity, verify voltage thresholds, and ensure alarm connectivity.
Read and interpret engineering prints, build sheets, and customer specifications for power deployment.
Follow strict safety protocols and ensure all work meets NEBS and customer standards.

Qualifications:

3+ years experience with central office or data center DC power systems.
Familiar with battery maintenance, load testing, and commissioning of new power systems.
Ability to work from ladders, lifts, or confined spaces and perform cable pulls in overhead/underfloor environments and stack / unstack batteries.
Must be proficient with tools to include hydraulic crimpers, cutters, torque wrenches, multimeters, and load testers.

Comfortable working around live DC power and following lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Clean driving record and ability to travel to job sites.
Multiple overnight travel is required. Per Diem and other travel benefits are provided.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with equipment from vendors such as Vertiv, Eltek, Alpha, and OmniOn Power.
OSHA 10 or 30 certification, First Aid/CPR, or NFPA-70E training.
Familiarity with telco standards from major carriers (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, Lumen).
Previous work in live central office environments without service interruption.

We Offer:

Long-term project stability with top-tier telecom clients
Advancement opportunities into Lead Tech and Field Supervisor roles
A strong safety culture and supportive, knowledgeable team

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