Wireless RF Technician II - (Fairbanks, AK)

GCI Communication Corp•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

GCI's Wireless RF Technician II will be r esponsible 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS: 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, including but not limited to: Microwave, tower mounted radios, cellular antennas, TMA’s, fiber cabling, DC power, FAA warning beacons, and tower lighting systems. 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 by working and interacting with RF Engineering and optimization support team for pre and post optimization adjustments and statistical analysis. 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 including but not limited to inspections, FAA and FCC documentation, lighting systems, access, and risk assessment information database. Coordinate with Management and Regulatory parties to ensure the company’s tower network meets all federal FAA and FCC guidelines and requirements. 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.

Requirements

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 six (6) years of experience in a field operations telecommunications industry.
Including a minimum of three (3) years in wireless telecommunications, wireless site construction, or related field.
Upon hire will be required to obtain and maintain tower climber certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and successfully complete Defensive Driving course.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated computer skills with Linux, Unix, Cisco IOS, command line interface, Secure Shell, and File Transfer Protocol.
Prior certification as a tower climber.
Relevant telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

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, including but not limited to: Microwave, tower mounted radios, cellular antennas, TMA’s, fiber cabling, DC power, FAA warning beacons, and tower lighting systems.
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 by working and interacting with RF Engineering and optimization support team for pre and post optimization adjustments and statistical analysis.
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 including but not limited to inspections, FAA and FCC documentation, lighting systems, access, and risk assessment information database.
Coordinate with Management and Regulatory parties to ensure the company’s tower network meets all federal FAA and FCC guidelines and requirements.
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.