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DAS Installation Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable, DC Power Cable and other appropriate components to NEC ...

Aerotek

Cable Technician - Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN

$20 - $35/hr

Pull and install CAT-5 and CAT-6 data cabling in commercial environments, including running cable ... Competitive market-based pay is offered, and technicians who demonstrate strong performance and ...

Rightech

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Structured Cable Technician II / III

Parker, CO

$20.75 - $26.25/hr

Run, terminate, and test CAT 5 and CAT 6 cables according to industry standards. * Drilling and Mounting: Drill and securely mount speakers and other equipment as required. * Ladder Work: Safely work ...

Image Power Inc

Equipment Prep Technician

Halethorpe, MD · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Will be trained to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical assemblies, and terminating and testing Cat 5 cable. Must be familiar with and able to operate hand ...

Image Power Inc

Equipment Prep Technician

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Will be trained to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical assemblies, and terminating and testing Cat 5 cable. Must be familiar with and able to operate hand ...

Image Power Inc

Equipment Prep Technician

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Will be trained to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs to electrical/electronic/mechanical assemblies, and terminating and testing Cat 5 cable. Must be familiar with and able to operate hand ...

REV

Structured Cable Installer

Gonzales, LA · On-site

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

REV has positions available for Structured Cable Installers within REV's Structured Wiring ... Experience installing Low Voltage CAT 5, CAT 6, Coax and fiber connections * Terminates various low ...

REV

Structured Cable Installer

Gonzales, LA

$17.75 - $22.50/hr

REV has positions available for Structured Cable Installers within REV's Structured Wiring ... Experience installing Low Voltage CAT 5, CAT 6, Coax and fiber connections * Terminates various low ...

Computech Ltd

Cable Technician

Ogden, UT · On-site

$19.50 - $25/hr

Structured cabling experience - for example DAS, Call center, Network Operations Centers, Enterprise, Telecommunications networks etc Experience pulling a terminating Fiber, Coax and Cat 5 BICSI ...

Outsource

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Cable Technician

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20 - $32/hr

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

Outsource

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Cable Technician

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

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Crewforce

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Cable Technician

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$18 - $35/hr

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

Outsource

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Cable Technician

Omaha, NE · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

New

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Cable Technician

Grand Junction, CO · On-site

$20 - $32/hr

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution frames (66 or 110 blocks, patch ...

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Cable Technician

Washington, DC · On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment * Installation of PA Systems * Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution ...

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Cable Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$16 - $30/hr

Cable Technician Duties : · Pulling and routing CAT 5, CAT 6, CAT6A, etc. cable in a new construction commercial environment · Terminating phone jacks and dressing and terminating distribution ...

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DAS Installation Technician

Afl Telecommunications Llc

Dallas, TX

$19.50 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue.  With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

Job Summary

The DAS Technician is a hands-on role that will work closely with the Construction Manager and other Installation Technicians. The duties will include, but not limited to: 
Installing DAS and BTS wireless equipment. To include but not limited to the installation of Outdoor and Indoor antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable, DC Power Cable and other appropriate components to NEC standards. 

up to 80% Travel

 Responsibilities

  • Installing DAS wireless equipment using any combination of external and internal antennas, coaxial cable, CATV cable, fiber optic cable, CAT 5 cable and other appropriate components to NEC standard at customer job sites.
  • Mounting rack, wall and ceiling electronic DAS components.
  • Fusion splice fiber and test.
  • Connectorize 50 ohm RF cable and test.  
  • Troubleshoot new and existing DAS systems.
  • RF Coverage testing and optimization, pre and post construction.
  • RF and Cabling Site surveys.
  • Competence in Computer skills such as IP interfaces to GUI programmable systems.
  • Background and skillset for wiring DC power plants and low voltage circuits.
  • RF cable Sweep, PIM and Fiber testing.
  • Complete job related documentation and record keeping.
  • Keep the customer and company informed of progress of installation. 

Personal Qualities

  • Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound decision
  • Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems
  • Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities
  • Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,
  • Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

 

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of strongly related experience with BTS and DAS installations.
  • Knowledge of the terminology used in the in-building Distributed Antennae System (DAS) Industry
  • Must have the ability to install, terminate & splice fiber optical cables. Strong understanding of DAS and BTS infrastructure and related services
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
  • Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & roof tops utilizing proper fall protection.
  • Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and Power Point
  • Comprehensive understanding of contract scope and requirements for pro-active management of projects and integration into processes
  • Must be willing and able to travel 80%-100%

 

Working Conditions

  • Use of small hand tools.
  • Use of power tools.
  • Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
  • Carrying of loads up & down stairs.
  • Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.
  • General hours of Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. But ability to provide support during and outside regular business hours is required.
  • Work indoor/outdoor with variable conditions
  • Regional travel required.
  • Must be able to work in the United States.

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