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Job Summary
The DAS Technician is a handson role that will work closely with the Construction Manager and other Installation Technicians. The duties will include but not limited to:
Installing DAS and BTS wireless equipment. To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas coaxial cable CATV cable fiber optic cable CAT 5 cable DC Power Cable and other appropriate components to NEC standards.
up to 80% Travel
Responsibilities
- Installing DAS wireless equipment using any combination of external and internal antennas coaxial cable CATV cable fiber optic cable CAT 5 cable and other appropriate components to NEC standard at customer job sites.
- Mounting rack wall and ceiling electronic DAS components.
- Fusion splice fiber and test.
- Connectorize 50 ohm RF cable and test.
- Troubleshoot new and existing DAS systems.
- RF Coverage testing and optimization pre and post construction.
- RF and Cabling Site surveys.
- Competence in Computer skills such as IP interfaces to GUI programmable systems.
- Background and skillset for wiring DC power plants and low voltage circuits.
- RF cable Sweep PIM and Fiber testing.
- Complete job related documentation and record keeping.
- Keep the customer and company informed of progress of installation.
Personal Qualities
- Analytical Thinking Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
- Conflict Management and Resolution Skills Build consensus anticipate and solve problems
- Results focused Ability to organize and manage multiple and at time competing priorities
- Communication Skills Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations
- Relationship building skills ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce
Qualifications
- 3 years of strongly related experience with BTS and DAS installations.
- Knowledge of the terminology used in the inbuilding Distributed Antennae System (DAS) Industry
- Must have the ability to install terminate & splice fiber optical cables. Strong understanding of DAS and BTS infrastructure and related services
- Valid Drivers License
- Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
- Ability to work from heights such as man lifts scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection.
- Proficient in MS Office specifically Excel Word Visio and Power Point
- Comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for proactive management of projects and integration into processes
- Must be willing and able to travel 80%100%
Working Conditions
- Use of small hand tools.
- Use of power tools.
- Climbing of stairs ladders and/or scaffolds.
- Carrying of loads up & down stairs.
- Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical electrical and/or other hazards.
- General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
- Work indoor/outdoor with variable conditions
- Regional travel required.
- Must be able to work in the United States. #LlAP1
Required Experience:
IC