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What they do
A Telecommunications Field Technician telecommunications Field Service Technician installs, repairs and maintains voice, data and video systems for a company's customers at the customer site. Prepares and documents a customer's network prior to implementing telecommunication system. Installs IP, network equipment and facilities. Acts as the first point of issue resolution, responds to field engineering issues and troubleshooting telecommunication problems. May train less experienced field technicians.
$66,197 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installation of various RF components, such as coax, connectors, grounding, weatherproofing, cable supports, alarming, splitters, fiber optic cable, CAT6 cable, and other components.
- Assist with Sweep, PIM, and Fiber testing if requested by senior technician.
- Assist with troubleshooting new and existing In-Building DAS systems to identify failures or configuration issues and correct as needed.
- Communicating and coordinating with upper-level technicians and management related to specific safety, local codes, and company installation requirements.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Regular on-time attendance is mandatory.
- Ability to work flexible hours, depending on customer requirements.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment Drug Screen and random Drug Testing
- Must be able to pass security background check requirements for local and state government agencies.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
- Should possess a valid U.S. Driver's License with clean driving record (employment contingent on MVR check) and have reliable transportation.
- Always wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per company and customer requirements.
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, and customers.
- Must be able to work at heights, off a ladder, lifts, and in confined spaces.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
- Must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
- Must be able to travel within 75% to 100% inside and outside the branch territory as needed.
Education, Skills, & Certifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalency.
- Must be able to follow OSHA standards (OSHA 10 preferred)
- First Aid & CPR certifications preferred
- Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Teams, and Power Point.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a professional manner at all job sites.
- Ability to think analytically and to solve complex problems.
- Should have cellular phone with appropriate data plan.