Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
DAS Field Technician - Traveling
Position Summary
A DAS (Distributed Antenna System) Technician is experienced in leading low voltage installation crews for the entire duration of large scale “in-building distributed antenna systems” projects. This position is 90-95% traveling required.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Installing DAS wireless equipment. To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas, ½ inch coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, Cat 5e/6 cable, DC Power Cable, and other appropriate components to NEC standards.
- Terminating coaxial cable: JMA, Andrews, Trilogy, etc.
- Fusion Splicing and Fiber OTDR Testing (Fujikara, Fluke)
- Installation of DAS Headend to include DC Power Plant (Emerson), Alarms, CPS, etc.
- Experience completing Sweep, PIM, and Fiber testing. (Anritzu and EXFO Certifications and PLUS).
- Keeping customer and company informed of progress of installation. Communicating and coordinating with customers and company related to specific safety, local code, and company installation requirements.
- Assisting in low voltage proposal development and project preparation activities.
- Completing site surveys to troubleshoot and design corrective RF and RF/fiber optic installations for existing systems with inadequate coverage. Report findings to the appropriate staff.
- Assist with development of project schedules and materials/subcontractor selections.
- Mentoring and leading less experienced technicians.
- Completing job related documentation and record keeping.
Requirements:
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must have DAS installation experience, 2 years of low voltage cable installation experience in IT, Cable, Electrical, RF and/or Telecommunications fields.
- Must have a high-level of understanding and experience performing fusion splicing, fiber terminations, fiber dressing, fiber cleaning and OTDR Testing.
- Must have a high-level of understanding and experience performing RF Sweep and PIM Measurements.
- Working knowledge of RF test equipment (i.e., sweep and PIM test equipment) Certifications a PLUS.
- Corning and EXFO Certifications a plus.
- Experience as a Field Foreman or Field Supervisor and coaching less experienced technicians while managing projects.
- Experience using software applications (Smartsheet, Excel, Plan Grid)
- Ability to lift upwards of 75lbs unassisted.
- Demonstrate ability to work in a professional manner at all job sites.
- Deliver customer service, use effective communication skills, and demonstrate ability to work well on a team.
- Think analytically to solve complex problems.
- Drive performance and execute against plan.
- Demonstrate ability to complete installations independently as projects require, while working with a sense of urgency.
Additional Notes
- Individuals with a felony or misdemeanor convictions may not be hired
- Individuals must be able to pass a drug and physical screening as well as background requirements including a Motor Vehicle Report.
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