Wireless RF Technician IV

GCI - Kenai, AK

Full-time - Mid Level

Kenai, AK

Telecommunications

About the position

GCI' Wireless RF Technician IV 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. This Technician role is eligible for a $2,500 Hiring Bonus for new hires!

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.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Troubleshoot and repairs all cell site equipment, including replacement of electronics parts, RF connectors.
• Work closely with transport technicians to expedite circuit repairs.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance of cell sites, microwave, and power systems.
• Provide technical support for technicians in remote locations.
• Perform daily operational checks on all cell site RF and associated equipment.
• Perform KPI analysis to determine the existence of possible external and/or internal interference and performs corrective maintenance.
• Support SMC staff by interfacing regularly to report on network outages, and any work being performed.
• Update daily logs with site-specific information; and maintain system documentation.
• Inspect and maintain building grounding systems.
• Provide field support for new cell construction, equipment installation, cell turn up, and cell optimization as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associates Degree in electronics, telecommunications trade school, or equivalent training.
• Minimum nine (9) years' experience in a field operations telecommunications industry.
• Including six (6) years 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.
• Prior certification as a tower climber.
• Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Benefits

• $2,500 Hiring Bonus for new hires!