DC Power Installation Technician in , United States

Help Wanted: DC Power Installation Technicians - Central Office Projects

Pay Range: $25-$35 p/h based on skill set, Unit-based opportunities are also available.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Ancillary Benefits.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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].

Position:

DC Power Installation Technician - Central Office
Location:

West Region- Travel Required
Employment Type:

Full Time and Unit Based

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.
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