Wireless Technician

AT&T•Indianapolis, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

A job with AT&T as a Wireless Technician can provide you with exactly that! Take advantage of our paid training and wide range of career possibilities. This position uses advanced skills to perform functions associated with the installation, integration and/or maintenance of wireless equipment. At our core, we help bring families, communities, and businesses together with the products and services they need to thrive every day. From the widespread and growing availability of 5G and Fiber to working on things we once only dreamed of —at AT&T, we create connections that change the world.

Requirements

Be willing to work day, evening or night hours; overtime, emergency call-outs, weekends and holidays as required
Must assume 24-hour on-call duty when assigned
Must also have at least 2 years related technical training or equivalent experience or have minimum of 1-year time in title as Wireless Technician, or MSC/RNOC Technician
Requires valid state driver's license, or CDL, whichever is applicable, and satisfactory driving record check
Have the ability to drive a vehicle with manual gearshift
Be away from home location for extended periods of time
Work outside in all types of weather
Must have unimpaired hearing, able to communicate orally and via telephone
Ability to distinguish between colors, read printed material, lift/carry 60 pounds, climb stairs/ladders
Must be able to kneel, stoop, crouch, or work in other uncomfortable positions to accomplish tasks
Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to work with hand tools

Responsibilities

Install and maintain mobile test equipment
Perform database changes, repairs on all cell site components as well as wide area network equipment
Demonstrate the ability to resolve difficult problems
Work with contractors on existing cell site reports to ensure work is being done to engineering specifications
Assist other technicians in monitoring and/or testing wireless network performance and/or resolving cell site problems
Assumes 24 hour on call duty when assigned
Maintain an acceptable driving record
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Wear appropriate safety equipment and follows established safety practices and procedures
Uses sophisticated electronic test equipment, measuring devices, meters and hand tools in analyzing, adjusting, installing, wiring, repairing, maintaining and testing wireless, transmission, and associated equipment
Performs required incidental and preventative maintenance on cell site, power equipment, transmission, and associated equipment, and completes necessary logs, reports and postings
Operates Personal Computer, or similar devices, to access required systems and equipment
Coordinates clearing of trouble with other groups and organizations and works with other employees and/ or customers in the maintenance and installation of wireless service
Moves and/ or lifts material weighing up to a maximum of 60 pounds
Drive long distances safely to complete job assignments
Works independently, with minimal guidance or assistance
Provides instruction, assistance, and guidance to other technicians as required
Performs Network surveillance and emergency response as necessary
Normally required to be available for after-hours projects, on-call duty, and overtime
Drives company vehicle
Conduct collection and presentation of field data of wireless market as required
Perform basic grounding system maintenance
Perform manual or electronic cross connect functions
Perform translations, use software modification computer inputs to create, modify, and/or correct database contents, i.e. cell translations, microwave system analysis, Digital Cross Connect administration/operation
May be responsible for implementation of new services/technologies/equipment, as required

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time off and holidays (With some exceptions bargained employees qualify for one week of PTO after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after the first year)
At least 6 company designated holidays and additional PTO (based on bargaining group to which you are hired
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness, accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone