Field Deployment Tower Technician I or II

Astound Broadband • Longview, WA

87d • $23 - $30

About The Position

Astound Broadband is currently searching for a Field Deployment Technician in our SW Washington area. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, administration, installation, and maintenance of the company's and customer's access infrastructure equipment, particularly in our wireless and towers division. The primary position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Perform installations, troubleshoot and repair of Wave infrastructure including network connections from microwave and millimeter-wave radio headend to backbone equipment/hardware (interior and exterior)... Tower Inspections and PMI's - new and existing - perform PMI's and correct potential issues. Part of a 24/7 on-call rotation. Perform connects and disconnects, upgrades, downgrades, and relocates; install additional hand-offs and install or remove equipment. Network Equipment Installation and Troubleshooting: Radio installation - microwave and millimeter-wave equipment. Routers and Switch's. Cable Placement -Terminations and Splicing - Optical fiber and copper. Wi-Fi Equipment - indoor-outdoor. Basic DC/AC installation, knowledge and best practices. As-Builts and Documentation - Create build history/document and upload to the internal Wiki. Perform Site Survey. Various tasks and special projects assigned by manager associated with the organization and company with the emphasis of driving efficiency and optimization.

Requirements

• 1+ years of tower climbing experience
• Competent Tower Climber and Rescue certification per ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2009 & ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 (will certify)
• RF awareness preferred (will certify)
• Rigging experience preferred
• Basic to Intermediate experience in physical, data-link and network protocols and architectures
• Experience with routers, firewalls, and switches
• Ability to set up and design networks involving wireless equipment, Cisco switches, and routers
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and solve problems
• Ability to follow direction and follow through
• Basic experience with LAN and WAN technology
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of DC components and best practices
• Basic understanding of the physical network layer, CAT 5e/6, 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels, fiber optic cables

Responsibilities

• Perform installations, troubleshoot and repair of Wave infrastructure including network connections from microwave and millimeter-wave radio headend to backbone equipment/hardware (interior and exterior)
• Conduct tower inspections and PMIs for new and existing structures
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Perform connects and disconnects, upgrades, downgrades, and relocates; install additional hand-offs and install or remove equipment
• Install and troubleshoot network equipment including radio installations, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi equipment
• Perform cable placement, terminations, and splicing for optical fiber and copper
• Create build history/documentation and upload to the internal Wiki
• Conduct site surveys
• Complete various tasks and special projects assigned by the manager to drive efficiency and optimization

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan, with employer match
• Insurance options including medical, dental, vision, life and STD insurance
• Paid Time Off/Vacation: Starting at 80 hours per year, increasing based on tenure
• Floating Holiday: 40 hours per year
• Paid Holidays: 7 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave: Varies based on state and/or local laws
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees