Field Technician Jobs

About The Position

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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision (employer paid)
• optional Life and Disability plans
• HSA with generous employer contribution
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Per Diem
• Opportunities for advancement and ongoing training
• Supportive team culture that values your expertise