Operations Technician – DAS / Telecommunications

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operations Technician to support the maintenance, monitoring, construction, and modernization of Distributed Antenna System (DAS) venues and other telecommunications facilities.

The Operations Technician serves as a key field resource responsible for maintaining contractual warranty and maintenance obligations while supporting the installation, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and preventative maintenance of telecommunications systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DAS equipment, coaxial cable, fiber optics, antennas, carrier base station equipment, and telecommunications testing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager and Director of Construction Services with the implementation and maintenance of telecommunications facilities, including DAS, Wi-Fi, cell towers, Femto-Cells, and Small Cells.
• Perform telecommunications construction activities, including cable pulling, connector installation, equipment mounting, and rack assembly.
• Install, handle, and support coaxial and fiber optic cabling.
• Install DAS equipment, antennas, Carrier Base Station equipment, and other head-end equipment.
• Test coaxial and fiber optic lines and troubleshoot system performance issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance, CW testing, and system commissioning.
• Interpret RF data collection, coaxial sweep test results, OTDR results, and CAT cable testing.
• Utilize telecommunications testing equipment such as Solutelia, Anritsu, PIM, and OTDR equipment.
• Maintain required technical certifications and remain current on relevant telecommunications technologies and OEM equipment.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to perform hands-on telecommunications construction, installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to pull and install cable, mount telecommunications equipment, assemble equipment racks, and perform connectorization.
• Ability to work with coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, antennas, DAS equipment, and associated telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to safely use specialized telecommunications testing equipment in field environments.
• Ability to support active DAS venues and respond to maintenance, warranty, and modernization requirements.

Experience

• Hands-on knowledge and experience with the proper handling, installation, and support of coaxial cable.
• Certification or demonstrated qualification in terminating coaxial cable.
• Knowledge and experience installing fiber optic cable.
• Experience installing DAS equipment and antennas.
• Experience with Carrier Base Station and other telecommunications head-end equipment.
• Experience with cable testing, system troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, CW testing, and commissioning.
• Proficiency with testing equipment such as Solutelia, Anritsu, PIM, and OTDR.
• Ability to interpret RF data, coaxial sweep tests, OTDR results, and CAT cable testing.
• Familiarity with telecommunications OEM technologies such as Airspan, Solid, JMA, ADRF, and Andrew is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilize company project management tools.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with modern telecommunications and wireless infrastructure technologies.
• Gain hands-on exposure to DAS, Wi-Fi, Small Cells, fiber optics, RF systems, and other telecommunications solutions.
• Develop technical expertise across installation, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and commissioning.
• Work with equipment and technologies from leading telecommunications OEMs.
• Opportunity to maintain and expand relevant technical certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.