Lead DAS Field Technician – RF Installations

Communications, Cabling & Networking, Inc.; Town of Brookfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

HSAs & FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) & ESOP

Paid training

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

CC&N is seeking a DAS Field Technician to install and maintain distributed antenna systems across campuses and commercial sites. You will read iBwave blueprints, install passive and active DAS equipment, and lead a specialized crew on project implementations.

The role requires a high school diploma, 4+ years RF field experience, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, a valid Wisconsin driver’s license, and the ability to travel to multiple job sites with short notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years RF field experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, 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 auto insurance.
• Willingness to commute to various job sites and travel 1+ weeks as needed.

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 cabling and connectors for campus systems.
• Perform fiber optic termination and testing with power meter.
• Utilize test results to troubleshoot DAS systems.
• Lead specialized DAS crew on project implementation.
• Coordinate with PM to pre-plan jobsite activities and tools.
• Set up and conduct signal surveys with PC-Tel equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project leadership

Read floor plans

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Attention to details

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Anritsu training

PC-Tel training

PIM test training

Fluke training

Job description

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

Just a Few of the Perks

CC&N offers to eligible full-time employee owners:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement & Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Training – 1 week of hands-on training
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

and so much more!

CC&N Values

Safety Driven | Pride In Workmanship | Respect | The CC&N Walk |

Passion For The Customer Experience

CC&N is 100% Employee-Owned

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

The essential duties/responsibilities, and physical requirements described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all the job functions, responsibilities, skills, or abilities.