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

GCI's Trainee Wireless RF Technician 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 with oversight by more senior level technicians. The Wireless RF Technician is expected to perform duties with moderate supervision while contributing to all aspects of delivering quality service to the company's customers and supports other departments' efforts to improve customer experience.

  • Support senior technicians in executing basic equipment installations, testing, and Operational Site Acceptance.
  • Learn how to use and operate multiple types of test equipment and software tools.
  • Travel to various locations throughout Alaska with various types of accessibility.
  • Attend and successfully complete tower climbing training.
  • Perform installation, adjustment, advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Wireless RF transmission lines, antennas and other cell site or transport related equipment.
  • Provide technical support for technicians in remote locations.
  • 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 within the company's network.
  • 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 all cell site RF and associated equipment.
  • Maintain compliance of documentation, company, safety, and regulatory policies.
  • Perform progression training comprised of written, face to face, 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.
  • Must complete and remain a certified tower climber in this role.
  • Six (6) months' work history in telecommunications, technical, or customer service experience.
  • Associates Degree in electronics, telecommunications trade school or equivalent training.
  • Prior certification as a tower climber.
  • Other telecom industry specific certifications and/or job specific certifications.
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