Small Cell RF Foreman

Description

NEC Group is excited to offer a $1500.00 Sign-on bonus for this position!

Explore more within your position at New England’s largest self-performing telecom service provider NEC Group, LLC.  NEC Group is a big company with a small company feel that promotes growth and opportunity while having a healthy work and home life balance.  Our objective is to expand our field operations with experienced industry talent within the small cell technician position. Continue your career path with a company full of seasoned professionals that are willing to provide training and support in a safe working environment. 

The Small Cell Technician works in a team environment on the construction of small cell sites. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to installation of 4G and 5G antenna components, radio components, RF cabling, AC/DC wiring, various telecommunications equipment, fiber optics and overall testing.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 

• Install pole top and side mount 4G antennas, 5G antennas and the associated mounting hardware; RF, fiber optic, AC and DC power cables with associated panels, terminals and connections
• Troubleshoot and locally test RF and fiber optic cables and connections
• Place and splice fiber optic cables
• Install radio cabinets, radios, shrouds and DC Rectifiers
• Ground and bond antennas, cables, radio equipment and power panels
• Operate bucket truck w/ aerial lift
• Dig trenches for underground wire and cables
• Use a variety of telecommunication and construction equipment to complete installations
• Basic use of hand and power tools
• Must be able to work safely, strictly follow safety guidelines working in the vicinity of power, working aloft, working in confined space, building rooftops through basements and roadside.
• Job site preparation to include establishing and installing traffic control devices to create a safety zone for work
• Read blueprints, designs and drawings
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required), AS or BS degree in technical field (preferred)
• Bucket Truck Certified (preferred)
• 2 years’ experience in Small Cell or Cell Site Construction and Testing (preferred)
• 2-3 years of OSP lineman, telecommunication experience (preferred)
• AC / DC power experience a plus
• Familiar with 4G and 5G antenna installation
• Proficient in new build, fiber installation, pole placing and utilities transfers
• Interpret engineering work plans
• Requires willingness to travel (Limited)
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• OSHA 10/ 30 Certification a plus
• Training in Outside Plant safety a plus

Working Conditions

Ability to work at a height of 8 to 45 feet or more. Perform work near power lines and electricity. Ability to drive a bucket truck or other utility vehicles. Work and travel in inclement weather conditions such as snow, wind, rain and extreme hot and cold. Ability to function independently of a supervisor.