DAS-Technician

MasTec Communications Group • Washington, DC

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About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group, the DAS Technician helps build telecommunications infrastructure by reading and interpreting installation specifications for construction projects. The role oversees phases of utility construction across various telecom projects and creates or reviews installation documentation and equipment requirements. The technician works primarily in a telecommunications central office, where equipment is housed to direct and process telephone calls and data traffic. The position involves hands-on work with a team and travel away from home for several weeks at a time, up to 75%. Compensation is $20–$35 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Entry-level or one year of technical experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn customer specifications and standards.
• Strong communication skills, including clear and persuasive speaking, active listening, clarification, and group presentations.
• Ability to learn time management while working at customer sites.
• Dependability, including following instructions, responding to management direction, and keeping commitments.
• Experience handling power tools.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.
• Willingness and availability to travel away from home for several weeks at a time, up to 75%.
• Must be trainable and coachable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of utility construction for various types of telecommunications projects.
• Determine floor plan layouts, power distribution, backup power supplies, and cabling for central office equipment.
• Identify and requisition parts needed for low- and high-level racking, transmission racking, power racking, aisle lighting, and grounding provisions.
• Create comprehensive and accurate installation specifications and equipment requirements to fulfill customer orders.
• Create or correct location records, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), installation notes, and memos to reflect additions and modifications to customer central office locations resulting from installation or engineering activities.
• Review installation specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED