Field Integration Technician
Location: Des Moines, IA / Omaha, NE / St. Paul, MN
Job Description: This role includes the installation, integration & optimization of telecommunications network hardware and interconnect facilities. The position works independently with minimal supervision and provides instruction, assistance, and guidance to other technicians as required. Being able to travel and work independently is required because much of the work will take place at remote communication sites. Due to the territory size for this market, successful applicants will likely be working (10) hour days.
Essential functions include:
- Installation, commissioning, integration & testing for Ericsson and Nokia (GSM, UMTS, LTE technology and 5G)) RBS, DAS, 911 location systems.
- Installation and testing of transport facilities T1, T3, FTT,
- Installation and Integration of router/SIAD based equipment (Tellabs, Cisco, and ALU).
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and other technical specifications.
- Familiar with OSHA safety guidelines.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
- Must maintain and enforce Company’s safety program, ensure daily job site safety plans are reviewed and followed, and stop work when unsafe work practices or conditions exist.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- 1-2 years of related experience is required.
- Technician/Technologist diploma is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Office Suite
- Majority of work will be during normal business hours; however, applicant must be willing to work off normal shifts if needed
- Overnight travel required as needed.
- Capable of working both indoors and outdoors for up to 10 hours.
- Perform other duties as required.
Able to climb ladders, lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 lbs. Able to crouch, kneel and twist throughout the workday. Able to use basic hand tools, manipulate equipment and instruments with precise hand and finger movements.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hourly / Exempt Position $28-$36/hour, based on experience.
- Medical Insurance- 50% of employee premium is paid for by RF Services, Inc.
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- Employee is financially responsible for all dependents who join the plan.
- Vision Insurance – 100% of employee premium is paid for by RF Services, Inc.
- Employee is financially responsible for all dependents who join the plan.
- Dental Insurance – 50% of employee premium is paid for by RF Services, Inc.
- Employee is financially responsible for all dependents who join the plan.
- HSA Account- Employees can fund a Healthcare Spending Account, this allows an employee to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses using pre-tax dollars
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Time Off (Accrued during each year) – 11 Days
- Paid Maternity Leave- 15 days paid (Up to 9 weeks unpaid if desired)
- 401k and Financial Planning
- All full-time employees, as well as part-time employees averaging 20 hours/week or more, have the opportunity to participate in the RF Services 401(k) retirement savings plan. Eligible employees are able to join the 401(k) plan 180 days from their start date.
- Employees will receive a contribution of 3% of their salary from RF Services, Inc. to their 401(k) plan.
- Access to a Certified Financial Planner
- Administered Payroll Service
- Workers compensation insurance will be provided for you, paid for by RF Services