Overview
We are seeking experienced Telecom / RAN Field Technicians with strong hands-on experience working on wireless telecommunications sites. Candidates should have a solid background in RAN equipment, AC/DC electrical systems, DC power plants, fiber optics, testing, troubleshooting, and telecommunications site operations.
Experience working on AT&T wireless sites is highly preferred.
This is a hands-on field position for technicians who can work safely and independently, troubleshoot problems in the field, follow site-specific procedures, and accurately document completed work.Required Experience & Skills
Candidates should have hands-on experience in several of the following areas:
- RAN (Radio Access Network) equipment and wireless telecommunications sites
- AT&T cell site experience preferred
- DC power plants and telecom power distribution systems
- Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration of DC power equipment
- AC and DC wiring, terminations, testing, and troubleshooting
- -48V DC telecommunications power systems
- Rectifiers, batteries, distribution panels, breakers, and related power equipment
- Experience working with 200-amp electrical systems
- Experience with 120/208V, 220/240V, and 480V AC systems
- Safe use of digital multimeters/volt meters
- Voltage, continuity, resistance, and electrical troubleshooting
- Fiber-optic cable installation and maintenance
- Fiber splicing and termination
- Fiber testing and troubleshooting
- Use of fiber test equipment such as OTDRs, optical power meters, light sources, and VFLs
- Fiber inspection, cleaning, labeling, and connector management
- Installation and troubleshooting of radios, RRUs/RRHs, cabinets, baseband equipment, and associated cabling
- Reading electrical one-lines, wiring diagrams, schematics, and site drawings
- Equipment installations, upgrades, cutovers, troubleshooting, and site closeouts
Field Responsibilities
Technicians may be responsible for:
- Performing installation, repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting at wireless telecommunications sites
- Troubleshooting AC/DC power and fiber-related issues
- Testing electrical circuits and verifying proper voltage and continuity
- Installing and terminating AC/DC wiring and associated equipment
- Working with DC power plants, batteries, rectifiers, breakers, and distribution equipment
- Installing, splicing, testing, cleaning, and troubleshooting fiber-optic cabling
- Performing equipment replacement, upgrades, and configuration
- Identifying field conditions that differ from drawings or assigned scope
- Taking clear before, during, and after photographs
- Completing required field documentation and closeout packages
- Following customer-specific site access, safety, and work procedures
- Communicating field issues, delays, material needs, and scope changes promptly
Qualifications
Preferred candidates will have:
- Previous wireless telecommunications/RAN field experience
- Previous AT&T site experience
- Demonstrated AC/DC electrical troubleshooting experience
- Demonstrated DC power plant experience
- Fiber splicing and fiber testing experience
- Experience working around high-amperage and 480V electrical systems
- Ability to properly use a multimeter and fiber test equipment
- Ability to read and follow scopes of work, drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a field crew
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned job sites
- Ability to provide accurate and timely field documentation
Safety & Certifications
Candidates should be able to provide copies of current certifications and training applicable to the work performed.
OSHA 10 or higher is strongly preferred.
Additional telecommunications, electrical, fiber-optic, first aid/CPR, lift, climbing, RF safety, or manufacturer-specific certifications should be provided if available.
Important
This position requires actual hands-on telecommunications field experience. Candidates should be prepared to discuss the specific equipment they have worked on, voltage levels they have worked with, DC power systems they have installed or serviced, fiber test equipment they have used, and the types of RAN/wireless sites they have supported.When applying, please include a current resume and a brief summary of your experience with:
RAN | AT&T Sites | DC Power Plants | AC/DC Wiring | 200A Systems | 480V | Fiber Splicing | Fiber Testing | OTDR | Multimeter/Volt Meter | Telecom Equipment Troubleshooting
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
