Radio/Field Technician

BAMM Staffing; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Technician to join their team. This role involves the installation and maintenance of digital communication equipment, requiring a blend of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while working in diverse environments. If you are a team player with a passion for technology and a willingness to travel, this opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and service delivery.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in installing digital wireless equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain digital communication equipment at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment problems and maintain quality assurance.

Skills

Installation of digital communication equipment

Troubleshooting and repair skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and planning skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Circuit test equipment

Microwave test equipment

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Field Technician is responsible for performing tasks associated with installation and/or maintenance of digital communication equipment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to new customer installations, service calls, de-installations, and network maintenance as directed by supervisors.

The Field Technician will travel to customer sites to install, rearrange, and remove equipment and associated wiring; verify work-order information; and verify receipt of all necessary equipment and information. This position must interpret service orders, circuit diagrams, and electrical schematics; locate and repair equipment problems associated with trouble reports; load and test software; and test, adjust, and repair equipment, as necessary. This position requires regular use of circuit and microwave test equipment.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Pull, crimp, and power CAT5/CAT6, for indoor and outdoor applications, using standard cable practices
2. Mount/install racks, batteries, multiple types of mounts and related equipment following standard practices pack and unpack materials
3. Install antennas, radios, cameras, and other customer premises equipment
4. Program customer premises equipment using computer and tools provided
5. Troubleshoot and repair antenna systems and circuit problems both wireless and network related
6. Install transmission and switch equipment
7. Maintain, troubleshoot, and install dehydrator systems
8. Terminate signal cable on DSX by performing wire wrapping and fiber optic cables to patch panel
9. Label all signal cable, fiber optic, and power cable
10. Have familiarity with multiple manufacturer's equipment to include but not limited to Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Cisco, Motorola, Axis, Bridgewave, Cambium, Aviat
11. Perform walk downs, including sketches and/or picture taking and measurements
12. Must be able to pass manufacturers certification courses
13. Responsible for maintenance and use of company supplied hand and power tools
14. Operate circuit and microwave test equipment and record results
15. Inventory tracking on vehicle level and installations
16. Responsible for safety and quality assurance
17. Daily driving and maintenance of company vehicle including bucket trucks
18. Maintain work area clean of debris
19. Prepare and submit all reports (i.e. timecards, expense reports, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner
20. Update supervisors and project managers in an informative manner daily
21. Maintain a professional, courteous, and responsible attitude to customers and fellow employees
22. Carry out routine and special assignments as directed by supervisor or project manager

Minimum Experience and Educational Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED certificate
2. 1+ year of experience installing digital wireless equipment and/or related technical fields
3. Experienced with installing equipment racks, and grounding
4. Microwave and wireless radio frequency experience preferred
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
6. Strong organizational and planning skills, and capable of managing several complex tasks at a time
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written & verbal
8. Must be a team player and accept instruction
9. Ability and willingness to travel frequently – up to 40%
10. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and altitudes
11. Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly
12. Ability to work on rooftops two stories and above

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Staffing and Recruiting and Telecommunications