Wireless Network Technician-VTXC-RSI

SUMMARY The Wireless Network Technician is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of wireless network infrastructure across VTXC service areas. This role supports tower operations, customer deployments, and network performance through RF analysis, system configuration, and at times, fieldwork in outdoor environments.

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

Design, implement, and maintain wireless network configurations

Perform wireless site surveys and RF evaluations to ensure optimal coverage and performance

Configure and optimize access points, radios, and tower equipment

Monitor and improve network performance using Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies (VLANs, routing, switching)
Collaborate with OSP teams and installers to support customer turn-ups and service deployments

Assist tower personnel with site installations, equipment upgrades, and replacements

Troubleshoot network, RF, and connectivity issues across the wireless infrastructure

Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver License and an insurable driving record.

Must pass pre-employment drug screen, physical and background checks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of CO concepts, operation, maintenance and repair in the following related subjects: basic electricity, basic telephony, AC /DC power, grounding and protection

Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
Understanding of VLANs (802.1Q) and basic routing concepts

Understanding of Wi-Fi standards (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Familiarity with RF fundamentals (RSSI, SNR, interference, link performance)

Experience with Point-to-Point (PtP) and Point-to-Multipoint (PtMP) wireless systems preferred

Familiarity with wireless platforms such as Tarana, Cambium or Mikro Tik preferred

Experience with cabling tools (RJ45 crimpers, cable testers) and PoE systems

Ability to work at heights and in outdoor environments, including…