The Field Technician is responsible for performing tasks associated with installation and/or maintenance of digital microwave communications equipment. Field Technicians perform new customer installations, service calls, de-installations, and network maintenance, among other projects. The successful candidate must be driven to learn new technologies and be capable of mastering tasks quickly, self-starting and dedicated to being part of a team.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities
- Perform installations of microwave dishes and antennas.
- Installation of wireless access points on non-penetrating mounts and inside of buildings.
- Assemble and install non-penetrating roof mounts and wall mounts, cabinets and equipment racks.
- Cabling installation (run and terminate cables, including Cat5/6, DC power (low voltage) and fiber), PVC / flex conduit installation.
- Mount and align microwave radios
- Install other connectivity equipment such as power supplies, routers, etc.
- Simple troubleshooting.
- Understand TCP/IP and networking issues.
Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements * High School Diploma or GED certificate
- 1+ year of experience installing digital wireless equipment and/or related technical fields
Experienced with installing equipment racks, and grounding.Microwave and wireless radio frequency experience
- Strong Network troubleshooting skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong organizational and planning skills, and capable of managing several complex tasks at a time
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal
- Strong customer service skills
- Must be a team player and accept instruction
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently - up to 50%
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and altitudes
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
- Ability to work from lift/bucket truck platform up to 80' (may require up to 100’ – IL)
- Ability to work on rooftops two stories and above
Certifications, Licenses and Additional Requirements: * Required to be on a rotating 24/7 on-call system support schedule
- Daily driving and maintenance of company vehicle (may include bucket trucks)
Must maintain a valid driver's license with a safe driving record * Must be able to obtain a DOT Medical Card
- Must have or be willing to obtain OSHA Construction Industry 10-Hour DOL Card
- Must have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification
- May be required to obtain a bucket truck or aerial lift certification
Familiarity with one or more of the following equipment is a major plus: * Radio Manufacturers:Cambium, Cisco, BridgeWave, Ubiquiti, DragonWave, Ruckus (Wimax technology), Aruba.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations