Radio/Field Technician

The Field Technician is responsible for performing tasks associated with installation and/or maintenance of digital communication equipment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to new customer installations, service calls, de-installations, and network maintenance as directed by supervisors. The Field Technician will travel to customer sites to install, rearrange, and remove equipment and associated wiring; verify work-order information; and verify receipt of all necessary equipment and information. This position must interpret service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics; locate and repair equipment problems associated with trouble reports; load and test software; and test, adjust, and repair equipment, as necessary. This position requires regular use of circuit and microwave test equipment. Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities Pull, crimp, and power CAT5/CAT6, for indoor and outdoor applications, using standard cable practices Mount/install racks, batteries, multiple types of mounts and related equipment following standard practices pack and unpack materials Install antennas, radios, cameras, and other customer premises equipment Program customer premises equipment using computer and tools provided Troubleshoot and repair antenna systems and circuit problems both wireless and network related Install transmission and switch equipment Maintain, troubleshoot, and install dehydrator systems Terminate signal cable on DSX by performing wire wrapping and fiber optic cables to patch panel Label all signal cable, fiber optic, and power cable Have familiarity with multiple manufacturer's equipment to include but not limited to Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Cisco, Motorola, Axis, Bridgewave, Cambium, Aviat Perform walk downs, including sketches and/or picture taking and measurements Must be able to pass manufacturers certification courses Responsible for maintenance and use of company supplied hand and power tools Operate circuit and microwave test equipment and record results Inventory tracking on vehicle level and installations Responsible for safety and quality assurance Daily driving and maintenance of company vehicle including bucket trucks Maintain work area clean of debris Prepare and submit all reports (i.e. timecards, expense reports, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner Update supervisors and project managers in an informative manner daily Maintain a professional, courteous, and responsible attitude to customers and fellow employees Carry out routine and special assignments as directed by supervisor or project manager Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements High School Diploma or GED certificate 1+ year of experience installing digital wireless equipment and/or related technical fields Experienced with installing equipment racks, and grounding Microwave and wireless radio frequency experience preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Strong organizational and planning skills, and capable of managing several complex tasks at a time Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal Must be a team player and accept instruction Ability and willingness to travel frequently – up to 40% Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and altitudes Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly Ability to work on rooftops two stories and above Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Staffing and Recruiting and Telecommunications #J-18808-Ljbffr BAMM Staffing