Lightpath · 10 hours ago
Tech Advanced - Installation
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
10+ years expLightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. The position is responsible for installation and repair of telecommunications equipment and services located in customer premises, Central Office and Data Center Locations.
Communications InfrastructureTelecommunicationsVoIP
Hiring Manager
Elise Santos
Responsibilities
Assemble, configure, and install electronic components supporting Ethernet, DWDM, CWDM, and ROADM technologies, following DLR and Method & Procedures documentation
Travel to remote customer sites and data centers to perform equipment installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Conduct fiber testing using OTDR, power meter/light source, and insertion loss measurements to validate and certify optical network performance
Analyze OTDR traces to pinpoint fiber faults, splices, connectors, and reflectance anomalies
Connect AC or DC power to electronic components and verify backup power functionality
Install and route fiber and copper cabling with attention to quality, cable management, and bend-radius compliance
Execute testing procedures to ensure equipment and services meet Lightpath standards and service-level requirements
Verify and update facility/circuit inventory systems, documenting as-built changes when installations differ from design
Maintain professional appearance by complying with Lightpath dress code and customer-facing standards
Manage truck stock inventories including tools, parts and supplies
Ensure all equipment assigned to a work order is installed or returned as per documented Logistics procedures
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime and on-call rotation as required
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in Installation, provisioning and repairing telecommunication equipment
Thorough understanding of all phases of network installation, including Ethernet, DWDM, CWDM, Ethernet, WAN/LAN and TCP/IP applications
Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 series, including provisioning, alarms, and optical power management
Proficient with OTDRs (e.g., EXFO, JDSU, VeEx) and associated testing/reporting tools
Strong knowledge of DWDM systems, optical theory, and fiber characterization
HS Diploma or equivalent
Valid state driver's license applicable to state law
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to persuade and use problem solving
Ability to operate all tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools
Climb ladders up to 10 feet in height
Wear a variety of personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats and safety vests for up to the full workday
May ascend/descend numerous flights of stairs throughout day while carrying up to 50 pounds of parts and tools required for job
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision insurance
Yearly bonus program
Company matched 401k
Company
Lightpath
Lightpath is revolutionizing how organizations connect to their digital destinations. It is a sub-organization of Cablevision Systems.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
2020-07-28Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Rachel Stack
Chief Financial Officer
Doug Turtz
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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