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East Kentucky Network Appalachian Wireless

Job Description

Job Title: Cellular Technician

Department: Technical

Reports To: Cellular Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EEO-1: 04 Technicians

SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of duties to insure proper installation, testing, maintenance and operation of cell equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs installation and regular maintenance of cell equipment.

2. Performs routine repair on cellular equipment when down-time exists.

3. Performs preventive maintenance (such as checking power levels and frequency of the transmitters) to prevent down time.

4. Assist in the installation of new cell sites

5. Handles moving and relocating of transmitters.

6. Commissions new transmitters and receivers.

7. Properly responds to trouble reports to identify problems, and perform repairs and testing of equipment.

8. Must maintain schedule and attendance as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Position requires high school diploma or general education degree (GED); and

2. Minimum 1-year experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Requires advanced knowledge and/or experience in electricity or electronics.

4. Good math skills are required at a moderate level of advancement.

5. Basic computer/laptop skills are required.

6. Must have and maintain a valid drivers license.

NICHE SKILLS:

Requires basic technical proficiency and/or experience specific to wireless communications or related industry. Requires knowledge of industry terminology and general operating procedures relative to ones own job. Average recruitment period is more than 3 months with maximum recruitment effort.

MENTAL EFFORT AND ANALYTICAL ABILITY:

Position requires some mental effort or analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information, but is limited to situations where the problems are not difficult or complex.

VISUAL AND/OR PHYSICAL STRAIN:

Work frequently produces a high level of mental, visual and/or physical fatigue between 21% and 50% of work time.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

This position rarely (less than 10% of work time) requires contact with others within and/or outside the company. Matters of some financial, procedural or relational importance are discussed. The overall success of the Company may or may not be influenced by decisions made.

INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT AND CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR:

Work is performed in accordance with specific procedures but incumbents must set priorities, organize work and make occasional exceptions. Errors are identifiable but have relatively moderate impact in terms of cost, time, money or public/employee good will.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position has minimal or no responsibility for the work of others.

WORK CONDITIONS:

Job involves frequent exposure to one or more unpleasant (noise, dust, etc.) or hazardous conditions 21% to 50% of total work time.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Climb stairs and/or ladders

Lift boxes weighing up to 150 pounds such as test equipment, tools, frames to transmitters, etc.

Work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines or respond to emergencies

Differentiate between colors

Travel daily and/or overnight

Sit for long periods of time

Stand for long periods of time.

Maintain attendance according to company policy

Provide on-call services upon short notice

Provide or obtain transportation to various work sites

Work on elevated surfaces

This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.

East Kentucky Network, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age forty (40) and over, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.