Travel Radio Frequency Technician 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Tysons, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Travel Radio Frequency (RF) Technician III supports the installation, testing, and maintenance of in‑building wireless systems under the direction of a Project Foreman. This role requires familiarity with RF cabling, equipment installation, basic DAS and Wi‑Fi concepts, and the ability to read floor plans and block diagrams. This role also requires the Technician to serve as the lead field technician for DAS installations, directing a crew of 1-3 technicians, coordinating daily activities with the DAS Foreman, ensuring installation quality, maintaining project documentation, testing, troubleshooting, RF Technicians are full‑time employees and receive full company benefits.

Requirements

5+ years experience installing and commissioning DAS, Public Safety DAS, Cellular DAS, Small Cell, or wireless communication systems.
High school diploma or GED required.
Demonstrated experience leading installation crews.
Ability to independently execute installation projects from drawings and specifications.
Experience troubleshooting RF and fiber optic systems.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Reliable transportation to and from job sites.
Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and run lists.
Consistent punctuality and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Must wear long pants and a shirt with at least 6 inches of shoulder coverage (not provided by the company).
Must provide basic tools listed by the company prior to the first day.
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis.
Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

DAS Manufacturer Certifications, i.e. Solid, ADRF, Zinwave, Comba, JMA
Corning ONE experience.
CommScope ERA experience.
SOLiD DAS experience.
ADRF DAS experience.
Zinwave DAS experience.
Comba DAS experience.
ADRF DAS experience.
JMA DAS experience.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motived
Proficiency terminating coaxial cable with RF compression connectors.
Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas.
Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
Experience terminating and testing twisted‑pair and/or fiber optic cabling.
Anritsu Line Sweep experience/certification (VSWR, Distance‑to‑Fault, etc.).
PIM testing and troubleshooting experience.
BICSI Installer I, Installer II, or Technician certification.
OSHA 10 Certification (or ability to obtain).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Active Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Safely operate basic hand tools and power tools.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies.
Coordinate with Forman for daily/weekly tasks.
Lead installation crews of 1-3 technicians.
Verify installation quality and adherence to project specifications.
Participate in daily safety and work briefings.
Read and interpret RF blueprints and project documentation.
Install, test, and troubleshoot in‑building wireless systems including Wi‑Fi, DAS, Small Cell, and low‑voltage cabling.
Installation of various types of Low Voltage Cable
Installation, Inspection, terminating, testing, troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment
Install and support: Cable pathways (basket tray, ladder tray, conduit ¾”–4”, J‑hooks, trapezes).
Install and support: Cabinets, racks, wire management, and grounding systems.
Install and support: RF equipment such as base stations, radios, filters, combiners, and splitters.
Install and support: Antennas, jumpers, and prefabricated RF components.
Install and support: RF grounding systems and follow RF safety practices.
Install and support: Various Telecommunications Devices
Install and support: Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
Install and support: Telecommunications Grounding Systems
Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot low‑voltage cables including RG6, LMR400, ½”, 7/8” coax, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling.
Perform and interpret: Fiber optic testing
Perform and interpret: RF Line Sweep Testing
Perform and interpret: PIM Testing
Perform and interpret: Signal verification testing
Perform and interpret: System commissioning activities
Troubleshoot DAS system performance issues.
Validate antenna locations and cable losses against design requirements.
Perform final system readiness inspections.
Train and supervise apprentices to ensure proper cable routing, support, and installation quality.
Mentor and develop junior technicians.
Ensure all work is completed according to code, customer requirements, and company standards.
Perform quality assurance checks to verify compliance with project standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist with job site cleanup.
Secure company tools, test equipment, and materials daily.
Travel 75%, including potential domestic and international assignments.