DAS Field Technician

CC&N; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CC&N is seeking a Field Technician to install and maintain distributed antenna systems across campus and commercial sites in Wisconsin. You will read iBwave blueprints, install passive and active DAS gear, terminate cabling, and ensure fiber testing and signal integrity.

Role requires 4+ years of RF field experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead a DAS crew. Travel to various job sites and occasional overnight work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4+ years RF field experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills - verbal, written and listening.
• Confident engaging with customers during any stage of the project.
• Project leadership and organization to manage entire project scope.
• Ability to read and understand floor plans.
• Ability to lead in a team environment with a positive attitude.
• Must have and provide proof of valid state driver's license and insurance, and a vehicle to commute.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting iBwave blueprints and product specifications.
• Installation of passive DAS equipment.
• Installation, provisioning, routing, troubleshooting and maintenance of passive and active equipment.
• Termination of horizontal, heliax cabling including cross-connects and interconnects between building cables on small and large campus systems.
• Termination of N style connectors in addition to 4.3-10 compression connectors.
• Fiber optic cable termination and testing with power meter.
• Utilize Anritsu test results to troubleshoot DAS systems.
• Knowledgeable in pulling and installing heliax and understanding bend radius, flat spots or dented cable.
• Jobsite coordination with other trades, contractors, customers.
• Lead specialized DAS crew on project implementation.
• Track hours, materials, documentation and change orders for the project.
• Collaborate with PM to pre-plan jobsite activities, tools and equipment.
• Plan project deployment.
• Knowledgeable in PIM testing procedures.
• Assembly and commissioning of equipment.
• Set-up and conduct signal surveys with PC-Tel equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer engagement

Project leadership

Team leadership

Read floor plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anritsu

PC-Tel

PIM testing

Fluke

Job description

The DAS Field Technician is primarily responsible for the installation and maintenance of DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting iBwave blueprints and product specifications
• Installation of passive DAS equipment
• Installation, provisioning, routing, troubleshooting and maintenance of passive and active equipment
• Termination of horizontal, heliax cabling including cross-connects and interconnects between building cables on small and large campus systems
• Termination of N style connectors in addition to 4.3-10 compression connectors
• Fiber optic cable termination and testing with power meter
• Utilize Anritsu test results to troubleshoot DAS systems
• Knowledgeable and able to pull and install heliax (including understanding the appropriate bend radius, flat spots or dented cable)
• Jobsite coordination with other trades, contractors, internal and external customers
• Lead specialized DAS crew on project implementation
• Track hours, materials, documentation and change orders for the project
• Collaborate with PM to pre plan jobsite activities, tools and equipment
• Plan project deployment
• Knowledgeable in PIM testing procedures
• Assembly and commissioning of equipment
• Set-up and conduct signal surveys with PC-Tel equipment

Education/Skills/Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 4+ years RF field experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills - verbal, written and listening
• Confident engaging with customers during any stage of the project
• Project leadership and organization to manage entire project scope
• Ability to read and understand floor plans
• Ability to lead in a team environment with demonstrated positive attitude
• Must have and be able to provide proof of valid state driver's license, proof of automobile Insurance that meets the WI state liability insurance levels, and vehicle with the ability to commute to various job sites
• Commute to various job sites
• Ability to travel out-of-town with 1 weeks' notice for an extended period (one to two weeks at a time)

Preferred

• Anritsu training and experience
• PC-Tel training and experience
• PIM test training and experience
• Fluke training and experience

Physical Requirements

• Bend, lift and carry equipment on a regular basis
• Bend, lift, twist, turn, and crawl into tight spaces to install devices and equipment
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required
• Ability to frequently climb up/down ladder (minimum 6') and perform extended overhead cabling/wiring from ladder
• Ability to grip, push, pull feed cable vertically into closets, horizontally in cable trays and between walls, ceilings and floors
• Ability to drive to job sites, to frequently get in/out of vehicle and to load/unload tools and material supplies
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to travel out of state, airline travel required

CC&N is an EOE, including disability/veteran