DAS Installation Technician

AFL•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity! Job Summary The DAS Technician is a hands-on role that will work closely with the Construction Manager and other Installation Technicians. The duties will include, but not limited to: Installing DAS and BTS wireless equipment. To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable, DC Power Cable and other appropriate components to NEC standards. up to 80% Travel

Requirements

3+ years of strongly related experience with BTS and DAS installations.
Knowledge of the terminology used in the in-building Distributed Antennae System (DAS) Industry
Must have the ability to install, terminate & splice fiber optical cables.
Strong understanding of DAS and BTS infrastructure and related services
Valid Drivers License
Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection.
Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point
Comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for pro-active management of projects and integration into processes
Must be willing and able to travel 80%-100%
Must be able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

Responsibilities

Installing DAS wireless equipment using any combination of external and internal antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable and other appropriate components to NEC standard at customer job sites.
Mounting rack, wall and ceiling electronic DAS components.
Fusion splice fiber and test.
Connectorize 50 ohm RF cable and test.
Troubleshoot new and existing DAS systems.
RF Coverage testing and optimization, pre and post construction.
RF and Cabling Site surveys.
Competence in Computer skills such as IP interfaces to GUI programmable systems.
Background and skillset for wiring DC power plants and low voltage circuits.
RF cable Sweep, PIM and Fiber testing.
Complete job related documentation and record keeping.
Keep the customer and company informed of progress of installation.