Field Technician (NOKIA Integration)

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company seeks an experienced Field Technician specializing in Nokia integration and small cell deployments. You will install, configure, and test Nokia hubs and radios, ensuring proper integration with core networks.

The role requires hands-on cabling, fiber, power systems, and RF troubleshooting across diverse sites. A valid driver’s license and prior carrier deployment experience (T-Mobile preferred) are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years telecom field experience focused on wireless, small cell, DAS, or RAN deployments.
• Strong working knowledge of LTE and 5G NR architectures and RF principles.
• Hands-on cabling experience with fiber, coaxial, and power systems.
• Experience using optical power meters, OTDR, spectrum analyzers, and SiteMaster tools.
• Proficiency with CLI, web GUIs, and network commissioning software.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Install and mount Nokia small cell units, antennas, and related hardware across various sites.
• Connect and terminate power, fiber, and Ethernet backhaul; verify grounding per specs.
• Perform site commissioning and network integration with NOC/RF teams.
• Execute site acceptance tests and validate signal quality (RSRP/RSRQ/SINR).
• Troubleshoot on-site hardware, power, transport, and RF issues.
• Prepare closeout packages with drawings, photos, tests, and serials.
• Adhere to Nokia/customer installation standards and safety procedures.
• Manage tools, test equipment, and report daily progress to leadership.

Skills

LTE knowledge

5G NR architectures

On-site field experience

Documentation & reporting

Strong problem solving

Education

Nokia Small Cell Training

Tools

OTDR

Spectrum analyzers

Cable/antenna analyzers

Nokia AirScale Manager

Nokia Site Manager

Job description

Field Technician - Nokia Small Cell & Integration Specialist

Locations: Cincinnati, OH | Columbus, OH | Cleveland, OH | Denver, CO | Chicago, IL | Indiana (Multiple Locations)

Role Type: Field Engineering / Technical Operations

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Technician specializing in Nokia Integration and Small Cell deployments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands‑on expertise in installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting Hubs and Nodes utilizing Nokia AirScale and Flexi platforms. Prior experience working on T‑Mobile (TMO) network deployments is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Installation & Hardware Mounting: Install and mount Nokia small cell units (e.g., Flexi Zone, AirScale Indoor Radio, micro/pico radios), antennas, and associated hardware across poles, rooftops, walls, and in‑building environments.

Cabling & Connections: Connect and terminate power, fiber optic cables, and Ethernet backhaul; verify grounding and bonding per site specifications.

Commissioning & Integration: Perform site commissioning and network integration, including software loading, configuration, and core network connectivity in coordination with NOC and RF teams.

Acceptance Testing: Execute site acceptance tests including alarm clearing, cell status verification, throughput testing, signal quality validation (RSRP/RSRQ/SINR), and drive/walk testing.

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve on‑site hardware, power, transport, and RF issues, including GPS/timing, VSWR, and optical link faults.

Site Documentation: Complete complete closeout packages, including as‑built drawings, site photos, test results, and hardware serial numbers.

Compliance & Safety: Strictly adhere to Nokia/customer installation standards, Method of Procedure (MOP) guidelines, change windows, and safety protocols (tower, rooftop, and electrical safety).

Equipment & Reporting: Manage tools, test equipment, and local inventory; communicate daily progress, project blockers, and risks to the Deployment Lead or Project Manager.

Required Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of telecom field experience focused on wireless, small cell, DAS, or RAN infrastructure installations.

Network Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of LTE and 5G NR architectures and foundational RF principles.

Hands‑on Cabling: Proficient with fiber (cleaning, inspection, connectorization), coaxial, and power systems.

Test Equipment: Demonstrated experience operating optical power meters, OTDR, spectrum analyzers, and cable/antenna analyzers (Anritsu/SiteMaster).

Software Tools: Tech‑savvy with laptops, CLI environments, web GUIs, and network commissioning software.

Documentation & Driving: Ability to interpret site drawings, schematics, and MOPs; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Nokia Expertise: Direct hands‑on experience with Nokia AirScale, Flexi platforms, and commissioning software (Nokia AirScale Element Manager, Nokia Site Manager).

Carrier Experience: Prior project experience with major carriers (especially T‑Mobile) or tower companies.

Certifications

Nokia Small Cell Training

Fiber (FOA CFOT), BICSI, or FCC GROL

OSHA 10/30, Tower Climber Authorization, RF Safety, First Aid/CPR

Advanced Deployments: Experience with CBRS, private LTE/5G networks, or neutral host systems.

Drive Test Tools: Familiarity with site‑survey and testing platforms like TEMS, Nemo, or Ookla.