Radio Frequency Technician 3 - Tysons

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Job Overview

A Radio Frequency (RF) Technician III will be working on project sites under the supervision of the Project Foreman or Leader.

The candidate should be familiar installing all forms of RF cabling and equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

As an RF Technician you should have the work experience installing basic equipment which involves using hand tools and power tools, a basic understanding of Distributed Antenna Systems and Wi-Fi systems and how they operate, reading floor plans and block diagrams.

RF Technicians are full time employees with company benefits.

Job Requirements

Requirements include, but are not limited to :

1) Basic Knowledge and Safe Use of hand tools and various power tools

2) Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

3) Following Safety Policies and Procedures

4) Actively Participating in Daily Safety and Work briefings.

5) Implementing, installation, testing and troubleshooting of in-building Wireless Systems such as WiFi, DAS & Small Cell networks, commercial low voltage cabling applications and associated equipment such as :

a) Various pathways such as basket style tray and ladder style cable tray systems, conduits from ¾ to 4 , J-Hooks, trapezes, etc.

b) Various Cabinet and Racks , wire management, and grounding

c) Radio equipment such as base stations, radios, filters, combiners, and splitters

d) Prefabricated Components and Assemblies such as antennas and jumpers

e) Radio Frequency Grounding applications

6) Installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting of various types of Low Voltage cables and connectors such as RG6, LMR400, 1 / 2 , 7 / 8 Coax, Category 6, and Fiber optic cabling

7) RF Technicians need to be able to train and supervise apprentices in a team environment to facilitate installing cable from the RF headend to the antenna location while following drawings and run lists to ensure cables are installed methodically and adequately supported throughout the pathway.

8) RF Technicians need to be able to perform Quality assurance checks of their team’s work ensuring cable install is performed within all applicable requirements.

9) Maintain a clean work area and participate in job site cleanup .

10) Securing company test equipment, tool, and materials daily .

11) Up to 25% Travel which may include domestic and / or international.

Qualifications / Expectations :

• 5 + years prior experience in commercial in-building Wireless System’s industry
• Be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED is required
• Must have an excellent safety record, a valid driver's license, and clean driving record in order to meet corporate eligibility requirements to drive a company owned vehicle.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite
• Demonstrated experience and ability to read and understanding plans and specifications.
• Consistently report to work on time, work well with other to accomplish a common goal and maintain a safe work environment
• Wear long pants and a shirt that covers the shoulders by six (6) inches. These are not provided by the Company.
• Provide basic tools from provided tool list prior to 1 st day of employment.

Physical Abilities :

• Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period of time.
• Relocate up to a twelve foot stepladder without assistance.
• Ability to work at various heights, can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to distinguish color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Desired Skills :

• Proficiency in terminating coaxial cable with RF Compression Connectors
• Experience with terminating and testing twisted pair and / or fiber optic cabling
• Anritsu Line Sweep Experience / Certification. Must be able to independently perform testing for cable including VSWR, Distance to Fault, etc.
• PIM Passive Intermodulation Testing and Troubleshooting
• BICSI credentials to include Installer 1, 2, and / or Technician.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled

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