Overview
On Site
USD 35.00 - 35.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Electrical Wiring
Migration
Network
DWDM
Cabling
Test Equipment
Database
Inventory
Microsoft Excel
Optical Fiber
Auditing
Telephone Exchange
Telco
Attention To Detail
Taxes
Life Insurance
Partnership
Collaboration
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description
The Central Office Technician is assisting with site exit efforts. In order to start the engineering process they need to conduct a thorough audit of the existing facilities. They need our assistance with providing local on site resources to conduct this audit. They will then be the local smart hands Circuit Grooms Technician. Using information provided during Audits, this team is responsible for performing circuit grooms and migrations for their carrier customers.
A grooms technician is responsible for supporting live circuit traffic migration work in these carriers networks. There will be pre wiring work in preparation for circuit grooms and support through the migration efforts. This is the process of moving live customer circuits from legacy equipment to other legacy equipment or new equipment.
This work will primarily be done during the maintenance window
The work week will be Sunday night through Friday morning. Probably 50/50 days and night work
This is a 1 year plus project
Below are details around the kind of information this technician will do for the audit portion of the project.
General Cable Audit Services
Infinera/Coriant to provide physical Network Element (NE) facility "point to point" audit, which includes: (Equipment includes ADMs, DCS, DWDM and Data Systems)
Skills
Telco Equipment Experience, Trouble Shoot, Equipment Auditing, Central Office, Technician, Circuit Grooms, Telco Cabinet, DSX Panel
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Attention to detail
Understanding of what to do and not do in a CO with live traffic.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
The Central Office Technician is assisting with site exit efforts. In order to start the engineering process they need to conduct a thorough audit of the existing facilities. They need our assistance with providing local on site resources to conduct this audit. They will then be the local smart hands Circuit Grooms Technician. Using information provided during Audits, this team is responsible for performing circuit grooms and migrations for their carrier customers.
A grooms technician is responsible for supporting live circuit traffic migration work in these carriers networks. There will be pre wiring work in preparation for circuit grooms and support through the migration efforts. This is the process of moving live customer circuits from legacy equipment to other legacy equipment or new equipment.
This work will primarily be done during the maintenance window
The work week will be Sunday night through Friday morning. Probably 50/50 days and night work
This is a 1 year plus project
Below are details around the kind of information this technician will do for the audit portion of the project.
General Cable Audit Services
Infinera/Coriant to provide physical Network Element (NE) facility "point to point" audit, which includes: (Equipment includes ADMs, DCS, DWDM and Data Systems)
- Coax Cabling
- Fiber Facilities
- Verify all fiber connections within the CenturyLink space with the Fiber Finder test equipment
- Fibers with below -46db light present will not be audited
- If there is a fiber with light connected, then document what the fiber is connected to (e.g. equipment and port) and Light Level status in Detailed Inventory EXCEL spreadsheet and verified onsite
- If access to fibers on the backside of a panel would place traffic at risk, flag and advice
- Identify Fiber Panel type. (EQPT, Riser, OSP, etc.)
- Verify all equipment ports, with facilities connected, are accounted for on the demarcation panel audit
- Include paths for any equipment ports that do not connect to demarcation panels (equipment to equipment facilities)
- Telemetry facilities do not need to be audited
Skills
Telco Equipment Experience, Trouble Shoot, Equipment Auditing, Central Office, Technician, Circuit Grooms, Telco Cabinet, DSX Panel
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Attention to detail
Understanding of what to do and not do in a CO with live traffic.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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