DAS Technician-Houston

Communication Technology Services (CTS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Communication Technology Services (CTS) in Houston, TX, is hiring Technicians at entry level up to Technician III for DAS installation work. Training provided, regional travel within Texas is required, and pay is based on experience.

The Technician will install the DAS system, learn CTS processes, and advance through Technician levels with demonstrated skills in coax/fiber, DAS, and testing. A clean driving record and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Clean driving record is required.
• Must pass a background check.
• Willingness to learn; experience in construction/low-voltage/telecom preferred.
• Technician II/III levels require relevant DAS experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow the direction of Field Manager/ Lead Tech.
• Part of Install team stringing coax and fiber cable.
• Install Antennas and Equipment as directed.
• Transporting materials.
• Attending Apprentice Classes (where applicable).
• Occasional site walk data collection for small venues, retail stores.
• Documentation of site walks for use in bidding process.
• Competent at pulling both Coax and Fiber.
• Proficient at Coax Cable Termination.
• Familiarity with Fusion splicing and fiber optic testing practices.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic understanding of cable sweep test equipment and processes.
• Understand frequency band, Protocols and terminology.
• Competent at collecting information for closeout package.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Clean driving record

Physical lifting up to 50 lb

Background check requirement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Coax handling

Fiber installation

DAS installation

Fusion splicing

Fiber optic testing

Job description

Communication Technology Services (CTS), www.cts1.com, provides custom, carrier-grade in-building and campus connectivity solutions for enterprises and mobile network operators, solving and managing the most complex networking challenges. We work on high profile, cutting edge projects all across the US. We have openings for Technicians in Houston, TX

We are open to ENTRY LEVEL candidates and will provide on-the-job training or Technician II level with some DAS experience or Technician III with Strong DAS Experience. Pay will be commensurate with experience. Regional travel is a requirement for this position within Texas

Job Description

The Technician position will be working on the install of the DAS system in the field. Entry level candidates require learning/training to become knowledgeable in the processes and techniques to complete the construction and testing of systems to meet CTS standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow the direction of Field Manager/ Lead Tech.
• Part of Install team stringing coax and fiber cable.
• Install Antennas and Equipment as directed.
• Transporting materials.
• Attending Apprentice Classes (where applicable).
• Occasional site walk data collection for small venues, retail stores.
• Documentation of site walks for use in bidding process.
• Competent at pulling both Coax and Fiber.
• Proficient at Coax Cable Termination.
• Familiarity with Fusion splicing and fiber optic testing practices.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic understanding of cable sweep test equipment and processes.
• Understand frequency band, Protocols and terminology.
• Competent at collecting information for closeout package.

Qualifications

• Technician I: willing to learn; construction/low-voltage/telecom experience preferred
• Technician II: hands-on coax/fiber and some DAS experience
• Technician III: strong DAS installation/service/troubleshooting and testing experience
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Clean driving record.
• Must pass a background check.
• Physical ability to: carry tools, materials, & ladders; climb ladders, lift up to 50lb as-needed, and perform daily required tasks.

Pay Scale is $19-$27hr based upon experience