Wireless RF Technician III

Wireless RF Technician III

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5PM

Interview Process: 2 round interviews

Pay rate: $32-$42/hour

Location: Matanuska, AK - RELOCATION PACKAGE INCLUDED

Must haves:

Ericsson wireless network

Associates Degree in electronics, telecommunications trade school, or equivalent training. *

Minimum 7 years experience in a field operations telecommunications industry. *

Including five (5) years in wireless telecommunications, wireless site construction or related field.

Demonstrated computer skills with Linux, Unix, Cisco IOS, command line interface, Secure Shell, and File Transfer Protocol.

Knowledge of RF propagation principles and concepts such as UMTS/HSPA, CDMA/EVDO, LTE, and microwave.

Prior certification as a tower climber.

Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Wireless RF Technician III is responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, commissioning, maintenance and repair of Wireless RF transmission lines, antennas, and cell site or transport related equipment for the Wireless GSM/CDMA/UMTS/LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) and Microwave network with oversight by more senior level technicians. The Wireless RF Technician is expected to perform duties with moderate supervision while contributing to all aspects of delivering quality service to the company’s customers and supports other departments’ efforts to improve customer experience.

Perform installation, adjustment, advanced troubleshooting and repair of wireless RF transmission lines, antennas and other cell sites or transport related equipment throughout Urban and Rural wireless markets.

Operate test equipment to perform corrective tasks related to the transmission tower, antennas, coaxial cabling, grounding, and other systems as required.

Provide support to Engineers in field related aspects for network optimization projects.

Maintain compliance regarding documentation, company, safety, and regulatory policies.

Perform site audits for cells sites to ensure existing and new installs are within specifications and that preventive maintenance is in accordance with wireless preventive maintenance procedures.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.