Field Technician - Memphis & Northwest Tennessee

tmobile; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Mobile is seeking an impactful Field Technician to cover a wide territory around Millington, TN and neighboring areas. You will apply technical knowledge to maintain and improve network performance, while managing smaller projects and providing essential technical support to internal teams.

The role requires knowledge of radio access networks, backhaul, signaling, and disaster recovery, with a focus on delivering reliable service and continuous improvement in a fast-paced Un-carrier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 2–4 years working in field operations/maintenance.
• 2–4 years wireless telecom or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to resolve network performance issues and contribute to outage resolution.
• Manage smaller projects or project segments with clear status updates.
• Identify and recommend process improvements for maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Electronics

RAN knowledge

Wireless backhaul

5G NR

Base station upkeep

Project management

Network troubleshooting

Technical support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Nokia AirScale BTS Equipment

Ceragon

Ericsson

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Are you ready to join the Un-carrier movement?

T-Mobile is searching for an impactful Field Technician to join us in taking the next big leap forward! This role covers an area centered around Millington, Atoka, and Ripley, Tennessee, and extending from North Memphis into rural Northwestern Tennessee, Eastern Arkansas, and the Bootheel of Missouri.

You should possess a balance of wireless industry exposure, coupled with the ability to be independent and cover a wide area of sites in our market. You will be a generalist, encompassing aspects of technical support, project management, and operational support while being a responsible teammate.

We are a team that encourages innovation and advocates an agile and open approach, truly working and playing in the Un-carrier way!

The Field Technician role involves applying technical knowledge to maintain and improve network performance and reliability. It involves providing technical assistance, managing smaller projects, and contributing to operational process improvements. The role requires understanding of radio access networks, backhaul, signaling, disaster recovery, data services, and location-based services. Success is measured by effective technical support, timely project updates, and identification of process improvements. The work directly impacts network stability and service quality for organizational and customer needs.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to resolve network performance issues and contribute to outage resolution efforts
• Manage smaller projects or project segments, delivering accurate status and progress updates as required
• Identify and recommend process improvements related to maintenance and repair activities to senior staff and management
• Assist in developing job aids, scopes of work, and procedural documentation in collaboration with senior technicians
• Complete required training to maintain current knowledge of systems, products, and organizational standards
• Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required) Acceptable areas of study include Vocational/Technical Training or related field (Preferred)
• 2-4 years - Working experience in Field Operations and maintenance.
• 2-4 years - Wireless telecommunications or other related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Electronics (Required) Basic operational knowledge and theory of all interconnecting circuits to include but not limited to RF transmitters, antenna systems, AAV, fiber, microwave radio, generators, AC-DC power systems, battery systems, and AI.
• Radio Access Network (RAN) - Practical knowledge of RAN architecture, components, and operations, with the ability to support deployment, maintenance, and optimization activities. (Required) Experience with Nokia RAN technology is a plus.
• Wireless Backhaul - Understanding of wireless backhaul technologies and configurations used to connect cell sites to the core network, including microwave and fiber-based solutions. (Required) Licensed Microwave and millimeter-wave wireless transport technology - Ceragon and Ericsson experience is a plus
• 5G New Radio (NR) - Demonstrated experience with, or the ability to learn, Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and 5G NR standards as they apply to field operations. (Required)
• Base Station - Working knowledge of base station equipment (Nokia AirScale BTS Equipment), installation, configuration, and maintenance as it relates to network performance and reliability. (Required)
• Continuous Development - Candidates are expected to actively grow their skill set through ongoing training, certifications, and hands‑on experience in an ever-evolving telecommunications landscape. (Required)
• Disaster Recovery Planning - Familiarity with disaster recovery protocols and the ability to execute contingency plans to restore network services with minimal disruption. (Required)
• Network Troubleshooting - Ability to systematically identify, diagnose, and resolve network issues across a range of hardware and software systems in both planned and emergency scenarios. (Required)
• Project Management - Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute field assignments efficiently, managing time, resources, and priorities to meet deadlines and service commitments. (Required)
• Technical Support - Ability to provide hands-on technical assistance and field-level support to internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely