Wireless RF Technician I - (Juneau, AK)

GCI-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Juneau, AK
1,001-5,000 employees
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
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GCI's Wireless RF Technician I is responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, commissioning, maintenance and repair of Wireless RF transmission lines, antennas, and cell site or transport related equipment for the Wireless GSM/CDMA/UMTS/LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) and Microwave network. Contributes to all aspects of delivering quality service to the company's customers and supports other departments' efforts to improve customer experience.

  • Complete basic equipment installations, testing, and Operational Site Acceptance.
  • Perform installation, adjustment, advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Wireless RF transmission lines, antennas, and other cell site or transport related equipment throughout urban and rural wireless markets.
  • Provide technical support for technicians in remote locations, including phone, command line interface, Cherwell ticket maintenance, and workflow.
  • Use and operate multiple types of test equipment and Software Tools.
  • Operate test equipment to perform corrective tasks related to the transmission tower, antennas, coaxial cabling, grounding, and other systems.
  • Provide support to Engineers in field-related aspects for network optimization projects.
  • Perform site audits of cell sites and towers to ensure existing and new installations are within specifications.
  • Update and maintain daily work & safety logs.
  • Assist with updating and maintaining cell site and tower information.
  • Coordinate with Management and Regulatory parties to ensure compliance with federal FAA and FCC guidelines.
  • Perform daily operational checks on cell site RF and associated equipment.
  • Maintain compliance by ensuring adherence to documentation standards, company policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
  • Complete required training comprised of written, online, in person, vendor, and on-the-job training.
  • A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Associates Degree in electronics, telecommunications trade school, or equivalent training.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a field operations telecommunications industry.
  • Including a minimum of one (1) year in wireless telecommunications, wireless site construction, or related field.
  • Upon hire will be required to obtain and maintain tower climber certification.
  • Demonstrated computer skills with Linux, Unix, Cisco IOS, command line interface, Secure Shell, and File Transfer Protocol.
  • Knowledge of RF propagation principles and concepts such as UMTS/HSPA, CDMA/EVDO, LTE, and microwave.
  • Working knowledge of basic electronics.
  • Prior certification as a tower climber.
  • Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.
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