Wireless/Telecommunications Technician

$45,760 - $45,760/Yr

Wiverse - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Wireless Technician (Level 2) is responsible for a variety of field activities related to the installation, maintenance, and servicing of wireless telecommunications equipment. This role requires collaboration with other technicians in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, focusing on various projects and tasks related to wireless systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, repair, remove or retrofit various wireless systems including rooftop macro, pole mount macro and small cells, indoor distributed antenna systems (IDAS) and outdoor distributed antenna systems (ODAS)
• Install vertical/horizontal cabling
• Determine and pull best path routes
• Adhere to coax and fiber installation standards
• Perform PPC compression tool kit installation
• Read blueprints and construction drawings
• Install antennas including rooftop, racks, radio(s), and remote units
• Head end rack and component installation
• Label coax cables, antennas, head ends, cable management
• Power cabling and grounding of head end/active equipment
• Operate a lift and/or bucket truck

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year of field installation experience
• Experience reading blueprints or construction drawings
• Experience in cable and/or hardware installation
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Familiarity with PIM and sweep testing equipment
• Experience with outdoor installation such as rooftop cell sites, satellites, cable TV installation, or tower/microwaves
• Ability to work at heights up to 70 ft on ladders, lifts, or similar equipment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external contacts
• Valid driver's license and insurable under company insurance policy

Nice-to-haves

• Wireless industry experience preferred
• Experience with DAS, small cell, macro OEM installation
• Ability to commute to Chicago, IL

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance