Builds, installs, decommissions, assembles, and modifies telecom equipment and troubleshoots existing sites
Prepares radios, climbs towers, sets RETs, azimuths, down tilts, connects conduit, pulls wire, builds/tests jumpers, and terminates fibers, coax, and AC & DC voltages
Routes cabling, including coax, DC power cable, and fiber optic cable, according to site documentation and schematics
Reads plans and construction drawings
Performs basic crane signaling to direct lifting and moving of equipment
Verifies that required materials are on the job site, identifies missing materials, and informs the Foreman as needed
Assists in performing job site system tests, including PIM, SWEEP, Fiber OTDR, and optical power/light testing
Performs work on ground, in structures, inside/outside buildings, on rooftops, and in crawl spaces
Cleans and organizes the work environment
Maintains and upkeeps equipment and tools
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
1+ years’ experience as a Telecommunications Tower Technician or similar role
Demonstrated ability to successfully work independently with minimal supervision
Understanding of radio frequency, wireless systems, including RRH’s, antennas, Diplexers, TMA’s, 4G & 5G networks, and familiarity with all carrier standards
Ability to learn and perform jobsite systems tests, including PIM, SWEEP, TDR fiber, and read power meters
Ability to build, install, decommission, assemble, and modify telecom equipment, as well as troubleshoot existing sites
Ability to prepare radios, climb the tower, set RETs, azimuths, down tilts, connect conduit, pull wire, build/test jumpers, and terminate fibers, coax, and AC & DC voltages
Basic understanding of cable routing and layout that includes, but is not limited to, coax, fiber, etc.
Basic knowledge of crane operators and lifts and appropriate signals
Basic understanding of and ability to read plans and construction drawings
Working knowledge of construction, quality, safety, and OSHA guidelines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must possess and be able to obtain valid certifications and licensing: Competent Climber & Rescue, OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, Radio Frequencies, Blood Borne Pathogens, DOT Health Card (Company provides training to assist in obtaining/renewing required certifications)
Benefits
$1,500 sign-on bonus, paid out in three installment payments
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