Job Description
*Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Anchorage, Alaska $2,500 Hiring Bonus! GCI's Wireless RF Technician I will be responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, commissioning, maintenance and repair of Wireless RF transmission lines, antennas, and cell site or transport related equipment for the Wireless GSM/CDMA/UMTS/LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) and Microwave network. Contributes to all aspects of delivering quality service to the company's customers and supports other departments' efforts to improve customer experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS: Complete basic equipment installations, testing, and Operational Site Acceptance. Perform installation, adjustment, advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of Wireless RF transmission lines, antennas, and other cell site or transport related equipment throughout urban and rural wireless markets, including but not limited to: Microwave, tower mounted radios, cellular antennas, TMA's, fiber cabling, DC power, FAA warning beacons, and tower lighting systems. Provide technical support for technicians in remote locations, including phone, command line interface, Cherwell ticket maintenance, and workflow. Use and operate multiple types of test equipment and Software Tools. Operate test equipment to perform corrective tasks related to the transmission tower, antennas, coaxial cabling, grounding, and other systems. Provide support to Engineers in field-related aspects for network optimization projects by working and interacting with RF Engineering and optimization support team for pre and post optimization adjustments and statistical analysis. Perform site audits of cell sites and towers to ensure existing and new installations are within specifications. Update and maintain