Cell Tower Technician

KCI Technologies Inc.•Dallas, TX

About The Position

KCI Technologies, Inc., a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm, is seeking a Cell Tower Technician to perform wireless installations and troubleshoot wireless network systems. The role includes work with LTE, GSM, and UMTS platforms and requires installing, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network equipment. The technician routinely coordinates with outside installation contractors and company departments to complete work on microwave systems, antennas, towers, coaxial cabling, and related equipment. The technician evaluates job sites and communications equipment, follows applicable safety procedures and OSHA standards, tests antenna and line systems, and interprets network alarms to implement repairs and restoration plans. The position requires availability for travel up to 100% for weeks at a time when needed, as well as flexibility for shift work, maintenance windows, and weekends. The employee must provide an active smartphone capable of supporting required customer and KCI applications. KCI describes its workplace as collaborative and offers training, mentoring, and resources for career advancement, along with a competitive compensation package and family-friendly benefits. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are conditions of employment; motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to maintain required certifications.
Provide an active smartphone capable of installing and supporting customer and KCI applications.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment; motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of LTE, GSM, and UMTS platforms.
Knowledge of sector and antenna configurations, jumper and coax routing, RET settings and cabling, and fiber routing.
Proficiency in testing and working with fiber.

Responsibilities

Perform wireless installations and test, analyze, and troubleshoot wireless network problems with minimal guidance.
Install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems and related equipment on LTE, GSM, and UMTS platforms.
Perform antenna sweeps and frequency spectrum sweeps, and maintain site configuration data using computer software and digital photography.
Coordinate with outside installation contractors and company departments to complete work on microwave systems, antennas, towers, coaxial cabling, and associated equipment.
Follow proper safety procedures when using electrical test and communications equipment and comply with OSHA safety standards.
Evaluate job sites and communications equipment, and secure and protect them as required.
Work with sector and antenna configurations, including jumper and coax routing, RET settings and cabling, and fiber routing.
Test antenna and line systems as required using PIM or sweep testing.
Test and work with fiber.
Interpret network alarm conditions and implement repairs and restoration plans to minimize service disruption and customer impact.
Travel up to 100% for weeks at a time when required and work shifts, maintenance windows, and weekends as needed.
Provide an active personal smartphone capable of installing and supporting customer and KCI applications.