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Field Technician

USM Business Systems
locationWashington, DC, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Engineering
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Field Technician
Location: 5 days onsite in Washington, DC, Atlantic City, NJ or Oklahoma City, OK (must be willing to travel to different sites fairly often say up to 50% travel)

Duration: Direct Hire or Contract to Hire

Citizenship: US Citizen able to obtain FAA public trust

Top Requirements
NOT afraid of heights (must be able to climb to tall locations)
telecommunications experience (climbing towers/installing cables)
Previous experience working with FAA, Air Force or Airports
low-voltage electrical installation

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct Move, Add and Change (MAC) work involving network telecommunications equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other devices at FAA sites nationwide.
  • Perform light construction and electrical work (site preparation work) to support telecommunications infrastructure upgrades.
  • Climb towers to install, align, or remove antennas and waveguide (if required).
  • Perform small-scale trenching using hand tools and light equipment (e.g., mini-excavators, skid steers, trenchers, drills, compactors).
  • Conduct technical site surveys and develop survey reports and support the development of installation plans in coordination with FAA stakeholders.
  • Provide technical support for voice-grade, data-comm, digital, and IP telecommunications cutovers.
  • Ensure compliance with FAA safety standards and Government telecommunications regulations.
  • Maintain and provide detailed documentation of as-built installations, repairs, and site conditions.


Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, field service, infrastructure installation, or light construction.
  • Ability to climb towers and work at heights (if required, must meet safety requirements).
  • Proficiency in light construction, trenching, and low voltage (120V and below) electrical installation.
  • Strong understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and networking fundamentals.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work in and around critical operational equipment.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively across the U.S. for extended periods.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or with a team.


Preferred:

  • FAA or federal telecommunications installation experience, especially at remote FAA facilities.
  • Experience with microwave, Wireless LTE, VSAT, or VoIP telecommunications.
  • Knowledge of FAA communications systems, safety protocols, and regulations.
  • Certifications in tower climbing safety, fiber optics, or network systems.
  • A journeyman electricians license.


Additional Information:

  • Must be eligible to obtain necessary FAA suitability/public trust clearance.
  • Clean driving record required.
  • Significant nationwide travel required.
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work in varied weather and terrain conditions.

Company Descriptionoffers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Company Description

offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

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