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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.
The Network Field Engineer job scope is broadened to be more team
focused (leading team projects, mentoring others and being a Subject
matter Expert (SME) in various job related areas). Able to manage time
effectively with little or no supervision. Ability to lead technical
projects involving larger team. Ability to provide instruction and
training (mentor) others on cell site equipment, maintenance procedures
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Responsibilities |
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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.
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Perform
regularly scheduled preventive maintenance including night
work and 24 hour emergency call out. Monitor cell site,
network and system performance statistics daily.
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Complete
required administrative duties in a timely and accurate
manner.
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Maintain
company resources such as site inventory, tools, vehicle,
test equipment and spares to insure proper operation and
availability.
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Receive,
investigate, resolve and track customer trouble tickets as
required.
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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…
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Understand
the Dynamic Organization and embrace the values and
behaviors in everyday job. Be an active participant in
supporting and moving the culture forward.
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Recognize
areas for procedural and process improvement and be able to
recommend/develop necessary changes to implement on a
region/company wide basis and possess the ability to write
and comprehend technical documents/papers supporting the
maintenance of the network.
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Mentor and
assist teammates by providing advanced technical knowledge
and experience to resolve challenging troubles and
strengthen the team.
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Provide
mentoring (training and guidance) for other developing
associates.
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Drive
specifically assigned projects to meet team initiatives and
expectations.
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Act and
make decisions independently or autonomously.
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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.
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Use
alternate means of transportation to access cell sites when
appropriate (walk, ATV's, snowmobiles, helicopters, etc… –
only applies in specific circumstances).
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Travel
required as needed.
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Establish
and maintain DOT certification.
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Qualifications |
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Associate Degree in
Electronics/Computer Science or equivalent work/military experience
is preferred or;
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3-5 years
experience in related industry.
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High level of
expertise or experience in a broad telecom environment expected
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Related experience
in computer operations, switching, and radio or data communications
preferred.
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Demonstrated
ability of solid oral & written communications skills.
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Valid driver’s
license and
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