Job Title: Central Office Installer

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Central Office Installer to install and maintain telecommunications equipment, DC power systems, and structured cabling in central office environments. This position requires hands-on experience with traditional CO installation practices, including 9-cord lacing, DSX wire wrapping, and -48 VDC power systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install racks, cabinets, equipment bays, cable racking, and seismic bracing.

• Install telecommunications equipment, BDFBs, rectifiers, fuse panels, batteries, and other DC power components.

• Install fiber, copper, coax, Ethernet, DSX, and inter-bay cabling.

• Dress and secure cable using proper 9-cord lacing techniques.

• Perform DSX wire wrapping and accurately label cabling.

• Follow MOPs, safety procedures, engineering specifications, and customer standards.

• Complete installation and daily progress reports.

• Assist with quality inspections and mentor less experienced installers.

• Travel to local and interisland project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of central office installation experience preferred.

• Strong experience with 9-cord lacing, DSX wire wrapping, and -48 VDC power systems.

• Experience with equipment from Ciena, Cisco, Juniper, Calix, Nokia, Fujitsu, Coriant, or similar vendors.

• Experience working with major telecommunications carriers preferred.

• Familiarity with Telcordia, AT&T, and Verizon installation standards.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and safely work around energized equipment.

• Willing to travel up to 75% and work occasional nights or weekends.

Schedule & Travel

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends based on project needs. Interisland travel may be required, with per diem, lodging, board, and a vehicle provided for qualifying assignments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.