Apprentice Optical Network Installation Technician, Level 1 (AOT)

Location: US-Remote with 70%–80% travel

Company

hirify.global Professional IT Services LLC engineers technology and systems for defense, federal, civilian, and commercial IT customers.

What you will do

• Install and de-install racks, ladder racks, subfloor infrastructure, and related network components.
• Manage fiber, copper, and DC power cabling, including routing and wax-cord lacing.
• Terminate, clean, and test RJ45, coaxial/BNC, wire-wrap, and fiber-optic cables.
• Install and verify equipment and telecommunications grounding systems.
• Use Microsoft Office to review requirements, create redlines and reports, and submit daily status, site completion, and survey reports.

Requirements

• Up to one year of experience in construction, maintenance, or repair of telecommunications or electronics equipment, or an accredited vocational/technical telecommunications curriculum substituted for the experience.
• Some knowledge of common communications installations and hands-on exposure to network devices such as routers and switches from multiple manufacturers.
• Strong willingness to learn optical networking, take direction, and apply training under direct supervision.
• Verbal, written, and graphic business communication skills, with exposure to a customer-service environment requiring discretion and professional conduct.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel 70%–80% of the time with other team members.
• Ability to set up and climb or descend ladders, access under-floor areas, and lift at least 50 lbs.

Nice to have

• Government network systems experience.
• Exposure to cable running, splicing, and connector work.
• Basic telecommunications installation tool kit.

Culture & Benefits

• Apprentice work is performed under the direct supervision of experienced technicians and supervisors.
• Project assignments may require travel with other team members to installation sites.