DAS & Small Cell - Technician

Ontivity•Houston, TX

About The Position

The DAS & Small Cell Technician supports Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and small cell installations, construction, and site maintenance. The technician is responsible for performing work in accordance with safety and quality requirements and for helping ensure project timelines and daily status reporting are maintained. This is a safety-sensitive position. The role is performed in a field environment and involves frequent travel, typically 80–100% of the time, including weekly travel and travel out of market or state for up to several months. Workdays are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some overtime. The technician may work long or unpredictable hours and in varied weather and site conditions, including heights and confined spaces. The position is full-time. A high school diploma or GED is required. Technical certifications in RF engineering, telecommunications, or electronics and experience installing and troubleshooting DAS are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Able to work in a team environment and be a valued member of the crew and company.
Proficient in using RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and power meters.
Familiarity with wireless communications industry standards, such as LTE, 5G, and Wi-Fi.
Able to obtain a scissor lift certification or already hold one.
Able to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, testing procedures, and related documents.
Able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to maintain a positive attitude in work-related settings.
Able to participate in team tailboards throughout the day.
Detail-oriented with strong time-management and organizational skills.
Able to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Able to work both on a team and independently as required.
Able to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 20–50 pounds or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
Willing to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time; the description states this may be 90%.
May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
Able to pass pre-employment screening, including a DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing, and participate in random testing.
Willing to work in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Weekly travel is required, usually 80–100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver's license (CDL).
Technical certifications in RF engineering, telecommunications, or electronics.
Experience installing and troubleshooting Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS).

Responsibilities

Put safety first and production second.
Install DAS equipment, including indoor and outdoor antennas, coaxial cable, and couplers.
Interpret blueprints, design drawings, specifications, reporting requirements, and quality requirements.
Troubleshoot RF and fiber line issues.
Terminate coaxial cable.
Learn and perform line sweeps and PIM testing.
Maintain the project timeline and accurately report job status daily.
Take and tag pictures as needed.
Ensure work complies with safety and quality guidelines and expectations.
Stay current with industry trends and developments through ongoing professional development.
Work toward training and certifications related to the job.
Uphold safety and quality control requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.