Central Office Installer Apprentice I

Company: Circet USA
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers. With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Digital Health & Wellness Support Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance Short-term & Long-term disability Group term & Voluntary life insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Paid Time Off & 401K Company Discount Website Responsibilities SUMMARY: The Central Office Installer Apprentice I installs, sets up, rearranges, or removes switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headend. They service or repair telephone, cable television, internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property; and install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings. This role will provide high-quality service in customer technical spaces including data centers, mobile telephone switch centers, central office wire centers, and designated enterprise spaces. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Physically place, remove, or modify non-working equipment including the following: Cable trays and/or racking Data equipment cabinets and frames, data servers, switches, routers, repeaters, bridges, gateways, multiplexers, transceivers, firewalls Identify, label, measure, and physically route the cables that supply AC and/or DC power or transmit data in various technical spaces. Read, analyze, and interpret detailed specifications and drawings, blueprints, schematics, and method of procedures (MOPs) Complete operations paperwork (e.g., expense reports, timesheets, job documentation, etc.) including daily job status reports as requested. Work and assist to complete tasks per direction and oversight of lead installer. Act as a customer contact; interface with customers and local supervisors regarding project status Interact with all members of the organization including Installation, Engineering, Project Management Perform other duties as requested. SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to: Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations Industry Consensus Standards Circet USA Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required, technical or college degree preferred. Proficient use of Microsoft programs, IOS and/or Android applications Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documentation. Good mechanical aptitude including usage of basic power tools. Strong organization as well as verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated problem-solving skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exhibit personal power and leadership Exhibit self-awareness Exhibit a tendency for continuing education and self-improvement Exhibit enthusiasm and determination Exhibit industry awareness Exhibit exceptional organizational skills Exhibit the ability to live the Circet USA Values TRAVEL Willing to travel Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and proof of insurance Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport minor job-related tools and equipment to work locations PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift 5-50 lbs, and occasionally lift over 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Pay Range in the United States: $22 - $32 based upon geography, skills, and experience. May also be eligible for performance incentive opportunity based on company and individual goals and performance.

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