Network Field Engineer

Maintain wireless base station equipment for optimum system performance. Respond to on-demand call-outs in a timely fashion to restore equipment to service within prescribed timeframes and ensure maximum system availability. Perform duties in support of network expansion to ensure new and upgraded equipment is operating to meet performance criteria within prescribed timeframes. Maintain cell site equipment for optimum system performance.

Responsibilities

- Responsible for assuring the health and care of the remote base station equipment. Remote equipment includes but not limited to the following; BTS equipment, power bays, batteries, generators, microwave radios, antennas, and associated network equipment.

- Where applicable, assist/provide field support for new cell construction in the following areas: on site supervision, equipment delivery coordination, path alignment coordination, equipment installation, cell integration, and cell optimization.

- Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance including night work and 24 hour emergency call out. Monitor cell site, network and system performance statistics daily.

- Complete required administrative duties in a timely and accurate manner.

- Maintain company resources such as site inventory, tools, vehicle, test equipment and spares to insure proper operation and availability.

- Receive, investigate, resolve and track customer trouble tickets as required.

- Ability to understand, operate, calibrate, and interpret the test results for the various test equipment such as: T1 tester, Power meter, Air Interface System Analyzer, RF line analyzer, Conductivity meter, Earth Ground Resistivity meter, etc...

- Understand the Dynamic Organization and embrace the values and behaviors in everyday job.

- Use alternate means of transportation to access cell sites when appropriate (walk, ATV's, snowmobiles, helicopters, etc... - only applies in specific circumstances).

- Travel required as needed.

Qualifications

- Associate Degree in Electronics/Computer Science or equivalent work/military experience is preferred or;

- 1-2+ years experience in related industry.

- Related experience in computer operations, switching, and radio or data communications preferred.

- Demonstrated ability of solid oral & written communications skills.

- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

- Can lift 50lbs unassisted.