Lead DAS Technician-South Florida

communicationtechnologyservices; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is seeking an experienced Lead DAS Technician in the South Florida area to lead on-site DAS installations and supervise technicians and subcontractors. The role requires coordinating schedules, quality control, and general site logistics to meet CTS standards.

The candidate should be proficient with coax and fiber, testing tools, and documentation, capable of uplifting field performance while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as DAS Technician or equivalent in the wireless field.
• Ability to lead and direct technicians and apprentices.
• Familiarity with Coax and Fiber installation and testing.
• Ability to read installation designs and follow CTS standards.
• Comfort with documentation and site reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Technicians and Apprentices in all aspects of DAS installation.
• Manage daily installation quality and schedule; ensure CTS standards.
• Transport materials to job sites and manage job logistics.
• Conduct site walks for small venues and retail stores; document for bids.
• Pull Coax and Fiber; perform fiber optic testing and splicing as needed.
• Operate test equipment (e.g., Anritsu Site Master) and interpret results.
• Understand frequency bands, protocols, and terminology relevant to DAS.
• Read IBW Design documentation and installation components.
• Collect data and photos for closeout packages.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Communication Technology Services (CTS) is one of the largest integrators and managed service providers for enterprise cellular networks in the U.S., specializing in the design, installation and support of Distributed Antenna System (DAS), Small Cell, and 4G/5G Private Wireless Networks for Enterprise. We are seeking an experienced Lead DAS Technician in the South Florida area who is ready to take the next steps in their wireless career.

Lead Technician/ Technician III is the on site lead for getting the install complete as directed by the Field Manager and should be proficient at completing these task and meeting the CTS install standards as well as supervising and directing the other CTS Technicians and Subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• 2 to 5 years in the industry or equivalent experience as DAS Technician
• Ability to follow direction of Field Manager/ Project Manager.
• Ability to lead and direct Technicians and Apprentices in all aspects of DAS installation.
• Able to manage daily installation quality and schedule.
• Transporting materials.
• Ability to conduct Site walk for small venues, retail stores.
• Documentation of site walks for future bidding.
• Competent at pulling both Coax and Fiber.
• Able to accept direction, but also able to make good decisions when left to work unsupervised.
• Expert at Coax Cable Termination.
• Proficient with PIM & Sweep Testing of both Coax & Fiber.
• Competent at operation and understanding of all functions of Anritsu Site Master, test equipment.
• Basic Understanding of frequency band, protocols and terminology.
• Possess a good level of building code knowledge to be able to do a fully compliant installation.
• Reading the IBW Design documentation and understanding the different installation components.
• Competent with Fusion splicing and fiber optic testing.
• Begin understanding troubleshooting philosophies and procedures.
• Understanding commissioning and tuning philosophies.
• Ability to collect data / pictures for the closeout package.
• Basic understanding of all CTS Products and Services.
• Manage timesheets of the team as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License & an unblemished driving record if a company vehicle is issued.
• Physical ability to do the following: carry tools, materials & ladders; climb ladders, lift up to 50lb as-needed, and complete any other physical tasks required in this role.