Wireless Technician

Los Angeles CA

Description

Essential Duties and 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) Read blueprints and construction drawings Determine and pull best path routes Adhere to coax and fiber installation standards PPC compression tool kit installation Installation of antennas including rooftop, racks, and remote units DAS and small cell OEM installation Label coax cables, antennas and headends Perform cable sweeps using spectrum analyzers for return loss, insertion loss, and distance to fault testing Perform PIM testing and mitigation on cellular equipment Fusion splice fiber modes and connectors Use OTDR for fiber reports and troubleshoot links Operate a lift and/or bucket truck Assist engineers and management on various tasks as needed Managerial Responsibility No direct reports Travel/Shift Requirements Ability to travel regionally for 60-80% of the time Physical Demands Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, lifts and in confined spaces Ability to work with and around electrical wires and components and/or ESD products Ability to work remotely at construction or installation sites Ability to repeatedly ascend and descend ladders and lifts up to 90 feet Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments Skills and Abilities Required Experience reading blueprints or construction drawings Experience in cable and/or hardware installation Experience with hand and power tools Experience with outdoor installation such as rooftop cell sites, satellites, cable TV installation, or tower/microwaves Experience working at height including on ladders, lifts, or similar equipment and levels Attention to detail Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment Ability to conduct work in a timely manner Ability to communicate in a professionally internally as well as with customers Knowledge of telecom carrier standards preferred Equipment testing experience preferred Splicing experience preferred Valid driver’s license Education and Experience Required High school diploma or GED Minimum of 1 year of field installation experience Wireless industry experience preferred