Field Deployment Tower Technician

Description
Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services-and applicants like you make it all possible. To develop your career, we provide one-on-one training and coaching, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to represent a superior telecommunications company.
Additionally, we offer a robust benefits package, including rewards, recognition and employee discounts to ensure your continued success. With us, youll stay empowered to do your best work by creating astounding possibilities for local communities and beyond.
Position Overview:
Astound Broadband is currently searching for a Field Deployment Technician in our SW Washington area. This position is
responsible for troubleshooting, administration, installation, and maintenance of the companys and customers
access infrastructure equipment, particularly in our wireless and towers division.
The primary position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Perform installations, troubleshoot and repair of Wave infrastructure including network connections
from microwave and millimeter-wave radio headend to backbone equipment/hardware (interior and
exterior)…
Tower Inspections and PMIs – new and existing – perform PMIs and correct potential issues.
Part of a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Perform connects and disconnects, upgrades, downgrades, and relocates; install additional hand-offs
and install or remove equipment
Network Equipment Installation and Troubleshooting:
o Radio installation – microwave and millimeter-wave equipment.
o Routers and Switchs
o Cable Placement -Terminations and Splicing – Optical fiber and copper.
o Wi-Fi Equipment – indoor-outdoor
Basic DC/AC installation, knowledge and best practices
As-Builts and Documentation – Create build history/document and upload to the internal Wiki.
o Perform Site Survey
Various tasks and special projects assigned by manager associated with the organization and company
with the emphasis of driving efficiency and optimization
Our ideal candidate will possess:
Required to work at heights installing telecom equipment/materials on towers, monopoles, etc. including
mounts, radios and antennas – ideally, 1 years of tower climbing experience.
Competent Tower Climber and Rescue per ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2009 & ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2017 (will
certify)
RF awareness preferred (will certify)
Rigging experience preferred
Basic to Intermediate experience is required in the following areas:
o Physical, data-link and network protocols and architectures
o Routers
o Firewalls and switches
o System load balancing and redundant system architecture.
Able to set up and or design simple to complex network involving wireless equipment, Cisco switches
and routers.
Demonstrates ability to diagnose and solve problems.
Exhibits the ability to follow direction and possesses the ability to follow through.
Must enjoy the challenge of technical concepts and communicate those concepts at varying levels.
Basic experience with LAN and WAN Technology
Ability to comply with all Company implemented safety procedures
Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics
Vision ability: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environments with limited supervision
Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills
Basic knowledge of DC components and best practices
Basic understanding of the physical network layer, CAT 5e/6, 66 blocks, 110 blocks, patch panels, fiber
optic cables, etc.
Ability to work in fast-paced and dynamic environments with limited supervision