Wireless Services Field Technician

KGI Wireless Inc•Selma, TX

46d•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Wireless Services Field Technician installs wireless telecommunications equipment and supporting fiber optic lines. Performs maintenance on existing small cells and macro cell site equipment and fiber optic lines.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background and drug testing
Three (3) or more years of experience with fiber optics installation and telecommunications equipment installation
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Inside Plant
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
Must have understanding of the hazards and precautions of the trade
Basic knowledge of installation of telecommunication services
Must be able to travel to work sites 75-80% of the time
TEAM PLAYER
Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Must have basic installation techniques and skills
Able to read simple mechanical, electrical, MOPs and instructional documentation
Aware of procedures for working around and on "in service equipment
Know standard wiring color code
Basic knowledge of AC/DC power and installation
Demonstrate mental alertness
Neat and clean appearance
Possess a sense of responsibility for the safety of the public and the work crew
Good attendance record
Organized with a strong attention to detail
Capable of working with minimal supervision while managing time for maximum efficiency
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, quickly changing work environment with strict deadlines
Self-starter with a positive attitude, strong/hard work ethic and a priority for safety
The Inside Plant Technician performs work involving installation of inside plant equipment in wireless carrier locations; therefore, the candidate must be able to interface with customer engineer on material and configuration questions and attend MOP meetings and job walk through if required
The candidate must also be able to assure quality of installation is accurate and complete

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Must possess a valid state driver’s license with a non-negligent driving record
Have or be able to complete job related certifications including, but not limited to, first aid, safety, CPR, and OSHA 10

Responsibilities

Operate, analyze and document fiber and small cell/macro network status via OTDR and RF analyzer equipment
Implement and maintain good housekeeping practices
Train new team members and ensure that all team members are up to date on knowledge of existing and new technologies
Perform the maintenance of existing cables, including evaluation tests and repairing old faulty cables
Perform rod and rope installs to confirm fiber path
Communicate with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet designated goals
Close a project by completing daily production sheets, verifying proper levels after activation and optimization of equipment and troubleshoot as necessary
Use fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including, power meter and OTDR and train other team members in proper use
Read, understand and revise fiber transport documentation and maps as required
Analyze system failures and other unusual system occurrences to isolate the source of the problem and determine whether the failure is caused by software, hardware, or other factors.
Install small cell hardware and equipment for both aerial and underground locations
Read a compass and determine azimuths
Install and termination of coaxial cables
Install required power and grounding
Test RF cables with the use and understanding of RF test equipment such as PIM unit, Sweep meter and Light meter
Must work in a team environment that requires regular communication with other employees, vendors, and clients
Work normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with ability to work outside regular business hours as the installation or maintenance schedule requires
Perform all activities in a manner that ensures the safety of self, team, clients and the public
Labeling and designation of equipment
Connect all signal, bus and power cable to include butt, strip, fan, form, wire wrap, and/or crimp
Properly run, dress, form, secure and sew all cabling
Perform continuity test with Multi Meter or CAT 5 tester
Adhere to circuit pack handling and electrostatic discharge procedures
Understand and use established safety requirements/procedures for equipment, ESD, power, & radiation
Competently and safely use basic hand tools
Competently and safely use electric tools (Telecommunication Industry Standards)
Understand and interpret OEM and Customer installation requirements including Drawings & QC Standards
Install frames, cabinets, and misc. equipment including batteries and BBUs
Install cable ladder, radio cabinets & components, transmission equipment
Terminate DC power, Ethernet and fiber jumpers
Install cables, power, inter cabinet, alarm punch down, alarm cables bulkhead antenna Connections
Prepare doc redline, site clean-up, site acceptance, doc delivery COP
Other duties as assigned