DAS Technician: Field Install & Fiber RF Specialist

AFL; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AFL in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a DAS Technician to join the team. The role is hands-on and requires close work with the Construction Manager and Installation Technicians, performing DAS installations and tests at customer job sites.

The job involves traveling up to 80-100% across regions, mounting racks, splicing fiber, testing RF and cabling, and documenting progress. Proficiency with MS Office and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of strongly related experience with BTS and DAS installations.
• Knowledge of the terminology used in the in‑building Distributed Antennae System (DAS) Industry.
• Must have the ability to install, terminate & splice fiber optical cables. Strong understanding of DAS and BTS infrastructure and related services.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point.
• Comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for pro‑active management of projects and integration into processes.
• Must be willing and able to travel 80%-100%.

Responsibilities

• Installing DAS wireless equipment using any combination of external and internal antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable and other appropriate components to NEC standard at customer job sites.
• Mounting rack, wall and ceiling electronic DAS components.
• Fusion splice fiber and test.
• Connectorize 50 ohm RF cable and test.
• Troubleshoot new and existing DAS systems.
• RF Coverage testing and optimization, pre and post construction.
• RF and Cabling Site surveys.
• Competence in Computer skills such as IP interfaces to GUI programmable systems.
• Background and skillset for wiring DC power plants and low voltage circuits.
• RF cable Sweep, PIM and Fiber testing.
• Complete job related documentation and record keeping.
• Keep the customer and company informed of progress of installation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Tools

Excel

Word

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

AFL in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a DAS Technician to join the team. The role is hands-on and requires close work with the Construction Manager and Installation Technicians, performing DAS installations and tests at customer job sites.

The job involves traveling up to 80-100% across regions, mounting racks, splicing fiber, testing RF and cabling, and documenting progress. Proficiency with MS Office and a strong safety mindset are essential.