Field Technician - Philadelphia, PA
Listed on 2026-08-13
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IT/Tech
Telecoms Engineering, Systems Engineer
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T-Mobile is seeking a motivated and skilled Field Technician to support our Engineering & Operations team across the city of Philadelphia and some surrounding suburbs.
This position is ideal for a well-rounded technician who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys working independently, and is comfortable supporting a wide range of network sites. You will play a key role in maintaining network performance, resolving issues, and supporting ongoing improvements across the market.
We foster a collaborative, agile culture that encourages innovation and teamwork‑living the Un-carrier approach every day.
Role OverviewThe Field Technician serves as a technical contributor within and occasionally beyond their immediate team. This role supports both operational and project-based work, requiring a solid understanding of radio access networks (RAN), backhaul, signaling, disaster recovery, data services, and location‑based services.
The position also requires foundational knowledge of network design, capacity planning, and power systems (AC/DC), along with the ability to apply that knowledge in real‑world field scenarios.
Main Responsibilities- Technical Support: Solve network performance issues, support outage resolution, and find opportunities for operational improvement
- Project Support: Complete and support key projects, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and communication
- Operations: Recommend process improvements and assist in developing documentation, job aids, and procedures
- Continuous Learning: Stay ahead of evolving technologies, systems, and company standards
- Bachelor's degree OR equivalent relevant field experience. Candidates with deep technical or field experience are encouraged to apply-no degree required.
- Acceptable areas of study include Vocational/Technical Training or related field (Preferred)
- 2-4 years of experience in field operations, maintenance, or related technical roles
- 2-4 years of experience in wireless telecommunications or a related field
Skills and Abilities
- Electronics - Basic operational knowledge, understanding, and theory of all interconnecting circuits to include but not limited to RF transmitters, antenna systems, AAV, fiber, microwave radio, and AC/DC power systems. (Required)
- Computer Fluency - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and similar productivity tools. Includes an understanding of Internet Protocol and a willingness to incorporate AI-driven tools when preparing and triaging solutions for logical network components. (Required)
- 5G New Radio () - Demonstrated experience with, or the ability to learn, Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment and 5G as they apply to field operations. (Required)
- Base Station - Working knowledge of base station equipment, installation, configuration, and maintenance as it relates to network performance and reliability. (Required)
- Continuous Development - Candidates are expected to actively grow their skills through ongoing training, certifications, and hands‑on experience in an ever‑evolving telecommunications landscape. (Required)
- Disaster Recovery Planning - Familiarity with disaster recovery protocols and the ability to complete contingency plans to restore network services with minimal disruption. (Required)
- Network Troubleshooting - Ability to systematically identify, diagnose, and resolve network issues across a range of hardware and software systems in both planned and emergency scenarios. (Required)
- Project Management - Ability to plan, coordinate, and complete field assignments efficiently, managing time, resources, and priorities to meet deadlines and service commitments. (Required)
- Radio Access Networks (RAN) - Practical…
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