Wireless RF Technician I

GCI - Kenai, AK

Full-time - Entry Level

Kenai, AK

Telecommunications

About the position

GCI's Wireless RF Technician I is responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, commissioning, maintenance and repair of Wireless RF transmission lines, antennas, and cell site or transport related equipment for the Wireless GSM/CDMA/UMTS/LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) and Microwave network with oversight by more senior level technicians. The Wireless RF Technician is expected to perform duties with moderate supervision while contributing to all aspects of delivering quality service to the company's customers and supports other departments' efforts to improve customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, adjustment, advanced troubleshooting and repair of wireless RF transmission lines, antennas and other cell sites or transport related equipment throughout Urban and Rural wireless markets.
• Operate test equipment to perform corrective tasks related to the transmission tower, antennas, coaxial cabling, grounding, and other systems as required.
• Provide support to Engineers in field related aspects for network optimization projects.
• Maintain compliance regarding documentation, company, safety, and regulatory policies.
• Perform site audits for cells sites to ensure existing and new installs are within specifications and that preventive maintenance is in accordance with GCI's wireless preventive maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree in electronics, telecommunications trade school, or equivalent training.
• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a field operations telecommunications industry.
• Including one (1) year in wireless telecommunications, wireless site construction or related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated computer skills with Linux, Unix, Cisco IOS, command line interface, Secure Shell, and File Transfer Protocol.
• Knowledge of RF propagation principles and concepts such as UMTS/HSPA, CDMA/EVDO, LTE, and microwave.
• Working knowledge of basic electronics.
• Prior certification as a tower climber.
• Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Benefits

• $2,500 Hiring Bonus for new hires.