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Position: Wireless Field Technician

Posted: 10/18/07

Location: Alberta or British Columbia based

Position Overview:

Candidate shall be confident in their ability to install and interconnect wireless base station equipment in various technologies. Candidate is required to professionally install cable, cable trays, grounding wire and mounts, DSX’s, radio equipment, and label devices and cables. Additionally, be active in testing wireless equipment and reporting results. Candidate should possess good communication skills, and be able to work well individually or in a team environment and be able to travel throughout western Canada.. Strong coordination skills are an asset, and must be able to perform duties under tight schedules at times. Must maintain professional integrity and presentation in all dealings with internal and external contacts.

Job Requirements:
Equipment and Installation knowledge of the following would be a strong asset; Harris radios, Widebank 28 mux, Fujitsu Flashwave, Wireless Base Station Equipment (Ericsson, Lucent, Nokia) and WiFi equipment and antennas

Incumbent must be able to perform the following tasks;

• Install and interconnect the above equipment from customer work order document, including varies types of cables, connectors, and cable trays.
• Label and/or tag all new cables and wiring at originating and terminating ends to telecom standards.
• Install DC power distribution panels and interconnect to main power panel and equipment.
• Notify Supervisor of defective or faulty equipment, and ensure its return to the warehouse.
• Coordinate materials and tool requirements and review scope of work prior to departure to site and commencement of work.
• Communicate any questions or concerns prior to attending job site or commencement of work to Supervisor.
• Follow safe work procedures instituted by the company and provincial regulatory.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures (sign-out equipment, tools, timesheets, etc).

• Installation of wire wraps, and coaxial weatherproofing kits.
• Installation of ground bars, ground wire, and utilizing megher test equipment.
• Power tools, crimp and wire wrap tools, label maker, volt meter, coaxial connector tools, soldering iron.

• Two (2) years plus related experience in the installation of wireless telecom equipment.
• Completion of a qualified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training course is preferred.
• Be proficient in the use of Windows computers
• Valid First Aid and/or CPR Certification
• Valid Drivers Licence
• Must be able to speak and write English fluently