Operations Technician - DAS / Telecommunications

The Operations Technician serves as a key field resource responsible for maintaining contractual warranty and maintenance obligations while supporting the installation, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventative maintenance of telecommunications systems., * Support the Operations Manager and Director of Construction Services with the implementation and maintenance of telecommunications facilities, including DAS, Wi-Fi, cell towers, Femto-Cells, and Small Cells.

• Perform telecommunications construction activities, including cable pulling, connector installation, equipment mounting, and rack assembly.
• Install, handle, and support coaxial and fiber optic cabling.
• Install DAS equipment, antennas, Carrier Base Station equipment, and other head-end equipment.
• Test coaxial and fiber optic lines and troubleshoot system performance issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance, CW testing, and system commissioning.
• Interpret RF data collection, coaxial sweep test results, OTDR results, and CAT cable testing.
• Utilize telecommunications testing equipment such as Solutelia, Anritsu, PIM, and OTDR equipment.
• Maintain required technical certifications and remain current on relevant telecommunications technologies and OEM equipment.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor., * Gain hands-on exposure to DAS, Wi-Fi, Small Cells, fiber optics, RF systems, and other telecommunications solutions.
• Develop technical expertise across installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning.
• Work with equipment and technologies from leading telecommunications OEMs.
• Opportunity to maintain and expand relevant technical certifications.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DAS equipment, coaxial cable, fiber optics, antennas, carrier base station equipment, and telecommunications testing equipment., * Ability to perform hands-on telecommunications construction, installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting activities.

• Ability to pull and install cable, mount telecommunications equipment, assemble equipment racks, and perform connectorization.
• Ability to work with coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, antennas, DAS equipment, and associated telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to safely use specialized telecommunications testing equipment in field environments.
• Ability to support active DAS venues and respond to maintenance, warranty, and modernization requirements.

Experience

• Hands-on knowledge and experience with the proper handling, installation, and support of coaxial cable.
• Certification or demonstrated qualification in terminating coaxial cable.
• Knowledge and experience installing fiber optic cable.
• Experience installing DAS equipment and antennas.
• Experience with Carrier Base Station and other telecommunications head-end equipment.
• Experience with cable testing, system troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, CW testing, and commissioning.
• Proficiency with testing equipment such as Solutelia, Anritsu, PIM, and OTDR.
• Ability to interpret RF data, coaxial sweep tests, OTDR results, and CAT cable testing.
• Familiarity with telecommunications OEM technologies such as Airspan, Solid, JMA, ADRF, and Andrew is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilize company project management tools., * DAS: 2 years (Preferred)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your current authorization to work in the United States and indicate whether you currently require, or may require in the future, employer sponsorship to maintain employment authorization.
• Describe your experience working with DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems). What types of DAS equipment, antennas, or head-end equipment have you installed or maintained?
• Tell us about your hands-on experience installing, terminating, testing, or troubleshooting coaxial and fiber optic cable. What tools and testing equipment have you used?
• Describe a telecommunications system issue you had to troubleshoot in the field. How did you identify the problem, what testing did you perform, and how did you resolve it?
• What experience do you have using telecommunications testing equipment such as Anritsu, PIM, OTDR, or Solutelia, and interpreting RF data, coaxial sweep results, or fiber test results?
• Are you located within commuting distance of Washington, DC?
• This position pays $35-$40 per hour. Are you comfortable accepting a position within this pay range?